1994 Ford Mondeo LX review from UK and Ireland
"A good car let down by bad dealers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cylinder head needed replacing at 14,000 miles.
Air conditioning failed at 19,000 miles.
Driver's side door lock developed a fault at 26,000 miles.
Brake pads needed replacing at 10,000 miles and again at 35,000 miles.
Engine blew head gasket at 40,000 miles and was completely replaced.
General comments?
My only serious concerns with the Mondeo were its dealer service and running costs.
Reliability could have been better, but high mileage didn't help.
Was a reasonable bargain at £12,000 for a brand new large hatchback.
Lost its value quickly and traded in at £4,500 three years later.
Performance was reasonable, but fuel bills were costly.
Ride and handling were both good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2006 |