Ford Mondeo road test reports and car reviews

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (140) Estate Titanium 2008

A top car: acres of space all over, plenty of gadgets like voice control etc... for those who like it. The bluetooth connectivity is a dream and ease of use all over is high, all intuitively laid out. The noise at the lower speeds is noticeable but not as bad as some would suggest and on the motorway it is elegantly subtle. I’m not sure what the problem is with the gearbox that some have mentioned, mine is lovely and smooth. I find the car perfect for eating up the miles and swallowing up the family and all luggage, not to mention the best looking estate about.

Ford Mondeo Titanium X 140 TDCI 2009

I have owned mine for 5 months now. Couple of problems, started off with sat nav not working (needed new antenna,done under warranty) then new bonnet catch as alarm kept going off, also a warranty fix. Lots of gizmo’s to play with, drives really great, is quiet at speed even with the 18" alloys. There is a strange noise when I switch off the engine from under the bonnet, will get checked out at service in Feb, otherwise a great car.

Ford Mondeo Edge 1.8 Diesel 125 bhp 6 speed 2007

I purchased a used Ford Mondeo Edge (57- new shape ) 1.8 Diesel 125 bhp -6 speed gears and with only 3000 miles on the clock plus it came with thunder metallic paint and factory fitted reversing sensors and alloy wheels with continental 215/55R 16 93V Tyres. It has been a perfect car with absolutely no faults although if you wish to give a pleasing criticism it can accelerate a touch too fast so if you have the glove box open everything shoots out when you boot it. I think Ford have given so much away in the Mondeo "Entry range" that it is really not whorthwhile to spend extra hundreds or thousands of pounds on bits of chrome or hi-tec gadgets.

Ford Mondeo Titainium 2009

I dont understand why some people are complaining about road noise. Did you not test drive the car before you purchased it?? Yes there is some road noise, but You can still talk in a normal voise in the 70s. So far the only complaint I have is, you cant open the boot from inside the car.

Ford Mondeo 1.8tdci zetec 2008

I have just traded in my much loved 2.0 TDCI Graphite Mondeobought new in 2003, which proved to be an excellent car roomy,economical and very reliable, 66000 miles with no pronlems. The new 1.8 TDCI Zetec is even better, cavernous in size, quality finish, comfortable, plenty of power even with the smaller engine and looks great. FANTASTIC CAR!

Ford Mondeo titanium 2007

This car is brilliant for long journeys, however, it is murder to park and awful in traffic jams. It is very noisy. Main issue with the car is that it intermittently loses power. It’s happened 7 times in 45K miles, however, the last time was at 70 mph going down the motorway. Losing all power, including steering etc., is never ideal whilst you’re overtaking. Dealership cannot find the problem until it happens again!! The scientific testing they suggest is to drive it around and see if they can replicate the problem. I have contested the car with the leasing company as I no longer feel safe in the car and believe it is not fit for purpose. I would no longer recommend it to anybody.

Responses to this review

If you are losing power there is a good chance that the engine has developed a serious fault. I had the same issue with my 52 plate ghia x and it turned out to be an issue with the injectors. I would, IMMEDIATELY, go to an garage to ascertain the problem. This is unusual rather than usual. Get it fixed and you will enjoy the Mondeo the way it should be! Hope this helps - Grant Paterson from Lanarkshire

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X 5 dr hatch 6speed 2006

I bought my new shape Mondeo approximately 5 weeks ago from a local independant dealer (Mazda), which ironically is situated next to the Ford dealer where the car was first registered. I love the car, exceptionally large boot (apart from the water ingress when you open the tailgate) with a quality interior finish that is certainly up there with MB, BMW and Audi with great fuel economy for such a large car. My problem is that my car has an absolutely horrible notchy gear change (predominantly between 1st and 2nd, 2nd to 3rd and similarly back down the gearbox all the other gears are fine). It is going back to the Ford dealer for further investigation under the manufacturer’s warranty for the second time in 5 weeks. On it’s previous visit they diagnosed a clutch cable and linkage adjustment, but it still has the same fault. Are there any other owners who have had similar problems with their new shape mondeo? This is my 4th Mondeo my previous car being a 2.0Ltr petrol Ghia X 53plate and have encountered no such problems.

Ford Mondeo 2.2 ghia x diesel 2005

Owned a 2001 , 2.0 Ghia TDDI for 4yrs prior to buying the one I always wanted and haven’t been disappointed . It has every extra you can imagine. I’ve owned it for 20 months now and apart from a broken front spring (the same fault on my last one), has been faultless. It costs pennies to run, 50+mpg on 80 mph motorway runs, oil and filters service costs £80 by a trusted local garage, i just can’t see the latest mondeo beating this car, it’s a dream!. About the same time i paid £6100 for this car, my business partner splashed out £33k on a 300 series Mercedes, it’s been a disgrace, on both the mechanical and electrical sides, with over £8000 worth warranty work done so far!

Ford Mondeo Titanium TDCi 2.0 LT 2007

I have driven many cars in the past but this car is better than any other - so there are few around... so what? It shows that there are some happy drivers out there. Interior space is amazing, boot is enormous, handling is A1 and driving it is a pleasure.