1997 Ford Mondeo Ghia X from UK and Ireland - Comments

After a couple of months, the gearbox packed in, it kept jumping out of 3rd and 5th gear regularly, thus meaning straight to the dealers for replacement under warranty.

At the minute the electric sunroof leaks slightly in heavy rain - back to the dealers shortly for this.

I have not had any other problems apart from the usual replacing of pads and discs.

I love the grey leather interior and all the other interior gadgets. It is so comfortable and cosy.

However I am very disappointed with the top end performance. About a week ago I was flat out at 120 MPH, when this Renault 19 16v absolutely tore past me. I just could not catch it at all. For a 2.5 V6 engine this is very poor.

This is not the first time I have had my doubts about its performance. It seems to lack grunt when driving at speed. I bought the car hopefully for some power, but how wrong could I be!!.

Maybe I have a goosed engine or these cars could be overrated by other people.

Renault 19 16v's are animals though, very complex but often underrated!

I Own a Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.5 V6. There must be something wrong with your engine, as this car packs a hell of a punch. I have reached speeds of 142mph and it still wants to go. It also has loads of power for overtaking from speeds of 60 to 110mph. It seems to me you should have your engine checked.

Yes you must have something wrong with your car you should blast away those renault 19's I've got 140mph from mine and still wanted to go. try fitting a K&N induction 57i kit to it you will notice a difference and you should hear the sound it sounds like you got a V12 engine in your motor it roars like mad lovely.

I have a 1997 Mondeo 2.5 Ghia X.

I am getting excessive wear on the inside tyre edges (all 4 wheels) despite keeping tyre pressures at the correct levels and a number of visits to Ford garages.

Tyres fitted are P700 205 low profiles.

Is this a known or common problem?

I'd have to agree with some of the previous comments, I own a 97 Ghia X, and whilst its not the quickest V6 I've ever owned, its never had a problem blitzing lightweight opposition like the Renault - and that's without any mods.

I have a v6 also, and is good for about 140mph + it can also blow most hot hatches of the lights! A wolf in sheeps clothing!

I'm picking mine up tommorow it had better blow Renaults away because I have just sold my 1.8 16v Clio to buy one of these babies.

Renault 19 16v - 8.2 Seconds 0-60.

Mondeo V6 - 7.6 Seconds 0-60.

Make up your own mind!

You will not be disappointed, my father has a 2.0L Clio Williams and says that my V6 Mondy is easily as quick. Not bad press really, and yes his Williams is in perfect working condition!!!

19 16v's watch out!

Why were you breaking the speed limit of 70mph max in the UK?

Agreed - can someone please prevent comments which openly promote speeding at such an unsafe and illegal level being displayed please?

To those who drive at these speeds:

It's not clever, it's not cool, and hopefully the only casualty will be yourself.

I think you need to get yourself over to www.fordmondeo.org sounds like your secondries aren't opening causing a loss in performance.

I've had a 19 16v and yes it is quick, but it shouldn't have been able to overtake you like that. You have to remember that yours is a ghia x so its quite heavy compared to other mondeo's due to the heavy leather seats and other gadgets.

I have owned a 1997 Mondeo 2.0 Ghia. which was very comfortable took me to the costa brava and back with no problems. It cost £1950 less pX on a 1.8 of £600.00 did 25K miles in it it passed its MOt no problems!!

You must have bought a shed or made it into one!

I'm getting a Mondeo 2.5 Si tomorrow metallic black one owner 56Kmiles. Can't wait!

By the way slow down or you'll kill some poor bugger!

Roy

Manchester.

Hang on a minute guys and girls, there are times when its perfectly safe to do 140mph. If you know your car is in tip top condition, you've got suitably rated tyres, weather conditions are good and you're on an empty and smooth stretch of tarmac then which bit is dangerous?

Equally there are situations when 70mph isn't safe on a dual carriageway.

None of the replies mention this speed on public roads anyway.

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"Agreed - can someone please prevent comments which openly promote speeding at such an unsafe and illegal level being displayed please?

To those who drive at these speeds:

It's not clever, it's not cool, and hopefully the only casualty will be yourself"

The owners of this car were responding to the fact that one owner said his car was underpowered and slow for the spec' of this vehicle, other owners have corrected this fact by giving examples of what the vehicle is capable of. Surely this will help potential buyers in making a better decision to buy or not based on performance etc.

I doubt that a Porsche 911 Turbo owner bought their car because it was capable of 30,40,50 & 70mph, we all drive at the legal limits (to save our licenses) But I for one would like to know as much about the car I drive as everyone else who maybe reading this? (I own a Mondeo 2.5 V6 Ghia x...and love it) I think the original chap's car had an engine fault.

Hi there, I have a Renault 19 16v and yes you have got something wrong with your car. My car is only a 1.8 16v and I would not dream of racing a 2.5.

Or that Renault 19 must have mods like a bigger engine or turbo or something.