Switch for rear windscreen wash faulty from new - was replaced at first service.
Otherwise pretty impressive. No premature signs of wear & tear or recalls like some of the Japanese rubbish we've had before.
Overall an excellent car - well specified, comfortable and powerful. Not the most exciting car in the world, but better than most.
Driving position is a little odd - despite all the seat & steering wheel adjustments I find it hard to get comfortable.
You do tend to feel like you're "perched" on top of the seat rather than sitting in it, although this is a very minor point.
It handles almost perfectly & very precisely - with a little less body roll (ie. on sports models) it would be ideal.
The turbo-charged diesel would be quite slow without the turbo (and is before it cuts in) but when it kicks in the car flies.
Having said that the turbo's delivery is a little erratic - if you push it when cold it can cut in and out during acceleration sometimes, which is a bit annoying.
Overall, a fine, nice to drive family car and should last for a long time all being well. Ford have come on light years since the nasty old Mondeo we once had.
Comment on thrashing it when cold, if you want engine and turbo to last wait until engine is warm before the thrash!!!
ALL diesels are gutless without a turbo.
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