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Possibly the best-value used car available, thanks to its superb handling, great build quality, generous kit levels and plenty of interior space. But the low-rent image means new Mondeos are generally bought by fleets only, so they've usually covered huge mileages by the time they're available used. That's not necessarily a problem, but you have to check carefully. Do your homework and you could get one of the great automotive bargains. |
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10/00: | Mondeo II launched as saloon, estate or hatch. | | | 8/01: | Direct-injection 2.0 DCi engine replaces previous 2.0 Di unit. | | | 9/01: | Brake assist now standard | | | 6/03: | Facelift with amended grille, more chrome, new tail light clusters and improved specifications. 1.8 SCi introduced, offering better fuel economy than standard 1.8 | | | 8/03: | 2.0 DCi engine now Euro IV compliant | | | 7/04: | Launch of 3.0 Zetec-S and 3.0 Ghia X. 2.2 TDCi diesel also launched.
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Noisy front and rear door seals are common.
- DCI 130 engine suffers starting problems, uneven idling, misfires and cutting out. An ECU update is the cure
- DCI powerplants can smoke and drink oil; it's usually the turbo's oil seals
- 2.0-litre petrol models suffer from poor fuel delivery, so drive the car under power and check for misfires
- Underside of doors corrode
- Rear brake pipes corrode where they pass over the fuel tank
- Rear subframe bushes wear out, requiring a new subframe
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Great to drive
Well made
Spacious cabins
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Vicious depreciation
Smaller petrol engines too weedy
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