2000 Ford Mondeo Zetec review from UK and Ireland

High level brake light fell off of mounting after 4,000 miles. Replaced at 10,000 and 20,000 miles service. Fell off within 500 miles of replacement.

CV (Constant Velocity) joint failed at 15,000 miles.

Air conditioning failed at 22,000 miles.

CV joint failed again at 30,000 miles.

Now due for 30,000 mile service - and I have given up on getting the high level light fixed properly!

For a mid engined family saloon, the Zetec Mondeo is a good package.

Excellent chassis and suspension setup give great feedback to the driver. Power steering does not affect the direct involvement of the driver.

There is enough in the way of creature comforts and gadgets, without being overwhelmed with buttons.

The high level brake light has been irritating, particularly when it detached at night. Swinging around inside the car, flashing on and off as I hit the pedals. Very irritating.

However, the main falling down point for me has been the poor build quality of the CV joint. A car that can be pushed through the corners should be engineered to be able to cope with the strain of doing just that.