1997 Ford Mondeo Si review from UK and Ireland
"If Ford put it together better it would be the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Noisy power steering. Despite the dealers best efforts the fault remains.
Heater fan speed control failed, common fault I am told by the dealer.
Handbrake cables freeze on in winter months (car won't move).
Regular dealer attention required to prevent engine pinking under acceleration.
Outer door skins detached from the main door frame (only bonded with adhesive).
Air con failed (£160 recharge needed).
General comments?
Nice to drive, comfortable and fairly quick, but expensive to run, and an epidemic of minor faults spoils the joys of owning such a car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2000 |