1996 Ford Mondeo Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"Beemer equipment at a fraction of the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The airconditioner needed a recharge.
The brakes rubbed when the car was turned on full lock.
Warn rear discs.
General comments?
The car is as solid as a rock on the road. There is very little body roll on corners.
The seats are supportive and comfortable and everything on the dashboard is easily reached.
The car can be cornered at high speeds and it doesn't sway or squeal at all.
The stereo is great and the 12 stack CD player is a great extra.
The motor whistles at higher revs when overtaking which makes people think the car is fitted with a turbo! The car has very slow take-off because the motor has to overcome the extra weight of the Ghia equipment (seat hydraulics etc), but after about 4000 revs it really starts to take off.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec 4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2000 |