2000 Ford Mondeo LX review from UK and Ireland
"Good car, poorly built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Faulty petrol release.
Faulty rear seat belt.
Failed drive shafts.
Leaking boot.
General comments?
I bought the car new in January 2001 and soon after-wards I discovered that the petrol cap release did not work.
Although the car has been 100% reliable there has been an ongoing problem with a knocking from the front wheels on left hand lock. This was 'cured' by the dealers when they fitted new drive-shafts. The problem still persists.
This year the boot has begun to leak around the rear drivers side lights. After a heavy downpour this can result in up to 2 inches of water in the spare wheel well. The dealer has informed me that 'water ingress' is not covered in the second and third year of the warranty. Surprise, surprise. The dispute is ongoing and the car is going when it is sorted.
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| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2003 |