2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 from UK and Ireland - Comments

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I try and give fellow ST220 owners alittle wave or a flash of the lights. I tend to get a few thumbs up from Focus RS owners as well. if you see a ST220 give a friendly wave!

Happy motoring!

I am the proud owner of a st220 machine silver, full option sat nav included, since two weeks now. I am very pleased with it so far, but you have to rev it up to enjoy it to the fullest. Watch out for the speed tickets.

Could do with a bit more power between 2500 and 4000 rpm.

But hell bursts loose above 4000 rpm. Turn of the volume of the stereo to listen to the great sound of the double exhaust. Fabulous car, feels like running on rails,fuel consumption with aggressive accelerations up to 15 liter/100km and going with the flow 9 liter/100km, best value for money I think, and more exlusive than a BMW, certainly here in Belgium...

How do you get these privilege discounts? Where are people getting there cars from? Whats the cheapest internet site to order from? Are they classed as imports or uk cars?

Thanks in advance.

Stu.

Hello.

I currently own a Ford Mondeo Zetec, however, I am considering changing it for an ST220. Can anyone provide me with details on the servicing costs for the ST220 - are they much higher than a standard mondeo service?

Thanks.

People who work at Ford Genk get a 22% discount.

Just joined Ford and decided to order a panther black ST220 4 door with Tech Pack and Parking Sensors all for just £16150 on the road! - Thank you Privilege!

Got a build date of 18th July... after originally claiming it would take up to 12 weeks from order!

Question is should I wait till September for the new plate or pick it up when ready for some serious fun...

Mush.

Genk Employees - UNLUCKY!!! 30% Discount with privilege.

Ordered performance blue with xenons a week ago and expecting to take delivery this weekend. Like everyone else, can't wait, can't sleep and can't stop reading these delicious reviews.

Driven the 5-speed, v. impressed. Hope the 6-speed lives up to expectations.

Please note : Pass the ST220 courtesy to all new Morgan Roadster drivers as it's powered by the same V6 brute!

(Note from the missus : What do I do with him? He now goes to sleep with the dealer brochure under his pillow. Sweet dreams.)

I am thinking of buying a ST220 Estate on an 03 plate. I know that ford have made changes to the spec on the 53 plate (6 speed box) etc. Give or take £1500 between the two, I would like to know if there is any difference in performance or refinement between the 'old' and new model and whether it's worth paying the extra for the new model. I would appreciate any views anyone has on the ST220 Estate.

Hello fellow ST owners.

Just bought a '53 plate st220 '04 model (six speed box) in the performance blue with the 4 door - to hell with practicality.

Lots of encouraging words here... thanks.

Realised just how stupid people are when they adopt the badge snobbery towards the Ford.

My guvnor calls them dagenham dustbins... he aint's saying that when my twin exhausts are disappering into the sunset on a friday night.

Is there some sort of ST owners club... like the old RS club?

If not then someone with too much time on their hands should start one.

If you see a young guy bombing around give him a wave... its me.

Drive safe.

Anyone heard of any major mechanical problems?

My 2 year, 20k miler, FFSH, sent a piston out through the block (@ 190km/h)! Needed a new motor fitted.

Otherwise, a fab machine.

I have had my 03 ST220 for a month now and I am blown away with how much fun it is to drive. I bought it on a whim, much to my other half's disapproval. Though she now loves the car as much as I do.

The only down side is that I have an annoying squeak coming from behind the dash board when ever I take my foot off the power. Has anybody else had a similar experience. I am thinking of booking it in at the local dealer to get them to sort it. On the other hand I could just keep my foot flat to the floor.

Happy Motoring.

Interesting reading here. I am about to order a new company car. Luckily I have had the chance to live with some demonstrators for a week each. I've tried a Saab 9-3 Aero, Vectra 3.2 GSI, Volvo S40 T5, and the ST220. The ST220 is IMO the best out of all of them. The ride, handling, performance are superb, although it could do with a bit more 0-60 speed :-)..boy racer eh? Once your going the pick up, and sound are great. I don't think it's quite as fast as the T5 but it's much better: lookig, inside, handling etc. The Vectra is quick too. The Saab is a typical turbo, point, squirt, wait and hurtle, but becomes breathless at top revs. The T5 does go well, but is low fuss about it. Anyway, my wife is not so happy as she is a marque chaser. She doesn't want me to have a ford. I can't see why you'd pay similar money for a basic bimmer, or low end xtype etc when you can have an ST220 for the price. Guess I'm going to have to disappoint her :-)

Currently own a ST200 which is nice and quick and makes a great noise. Collect my 52 reg black st220 on wednesday and I am as excited as an excited thing! Paid £12,000 for it with 16k on the clock (barely run in!) a £10,000 depreciation in two years would be hard to stomach if I had bought it brand new though. Test drive the other day was a complete joy, they have uprated the ride and handling, managing to make it a more comfortable and thrilling experience. Roll on Wednesday!

Having had my 03 ST220 Performance Blue 4 Door for a fortnight now, had to wait for over a month, due to an industrial dispute at Ford Direct.

And I can only say 'Brilliant' Drives like a dream, comfortable. but I have had to name it Jekyll & Hyde, because you can be cruising along one minute, quick down shift using the smooth 6 six speed box, nail it and the beast awakens, local dealer gives excellent service, fuel computer showing 28mpg, my son believes I will only keep my license for a month or so after nailing it down a bypass and reaching 135mph with no effort whatsoever.

If you are thinking of buying one, do so you won't regret it.

I have park assist option very useful, and Sony stereo can't get much better.

Hello fellow st220 owners.

I have mine for over 6 months now and it is driving like a dream. No problems what so ever. No squeaking noises, nothing... still happy with my car as the day I picked it up from my dealer.

Happy motoring.