Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Zetec

Best piece of advice is avoid this model like the plague. Just google Mondeo TDCI problems and scroll through the hundreds of posts. Case in point is my car. Had it since 19k miles now 77k and injectors and fuel pump kaput. Fsh and all

Motorway miles. Repair would cost more than the car. Shame really as when they are running fine they are responsive and frugal. My advice stick to the germans and japanese. In the 1960's 77k miles and game over might be acceptable i think not.

HI I HAVE A FORD MONDEO ZETEC-S 2.0 LITRE TDCI AND WHEN I START IT UP THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS SHAKING AND WHEN PUSH ACCELERATION BLACK SMOKE COMES OUT THE EXHAUST I'VE BEEN TOLD IT MIGHT BE THE TURBO MIGHT NEED REPLACING JUST WANT TO NO WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM

I love my Mondeo. I bought it used with one previous owner for £2000. It has been a company car (previous owner)and serviced regular. It runs like a dream and has more than enough power. Tows my 5 berth caravan no problem. No difference in comfort or performance between this and my 320 BMW 3 Series I had previously.

I've had it for almost a year and expected a few issues with it considering it has just short of 200,000 miles on the clock.

Replaced the Dual Mass Fly Wheel, Clutch, Starter Motor and Aux Tensioner for £700 (good money) and the wheel bearings for £200. The car currently stands me at £2900 for an 05 Plate. The full electric pack including big screen sat nav is awesome.

These engines are bullet proof. Strong and eager to go. Mine is the 130BHP model. The power at the bottom end is superb due to the turbo asnd extra BHP.

I'll be getting another one after this one goes to the big car graveyard in the sky which at this rate may be another 200.000 miles.

2.0 TDCi 130 bhp Estate (55 plate). This is now my 3rd Mondeo Estate and I can't fault it, or the other 2 for that matter, althought the 1.8 auto was underpowered for the size of car so didn't keep it long. Had the car nearly 4 years now and the only problem I've had was the rear wiper motor gave up the ghost, managed to find replacement in breakers otherwise new motor would have cost £120 from Ford. Now just short of 67k miles and I am wondering when I'm going to get hit with the £800 for the new clutch. It tends to get through front tyres but with the roadholding it offers then something has to give and I don't hang about. I would recommend this car to anyone and if Clarkson raved about the Mondeo then heh...

I came to UK IN 08, needed a car

Went to BCA auction. Saw a car come into the line,looked at the straightness, saw the cruise, 3 mins later I owned it . Before this I had never even heard of a Mondeo

Upon starting it , it knocked, turned out was accessory belt tensioner

i ignored thatfor 35,000 miles

I drove all over Eu as far as Turkey

i sat it on 110mph for one solid hour on a German Abahn

Mostly though I cruised it at 60. I loved that car, was best car I have ever owned. I am 64 so I have owned a few

I took it to NZ, sold it for what I paid at 119000

I want another, will be back in UK soon, but hear they are now belt drivem cam?

I dont want that, the places I go

i used to compare it in Eu with vw, audi and by comparison they LACK space. They are hugely overpriced and if you buy bmw , audi, vw second hand in uk over mondeo, you are really totally misguided and a badge fool

I have a 2007 mondeo 2.0 tdci as a cab its done 155000 miles with no big probs at the moment its very noisy may be timing chain or aux belt tensioners but its been good till now as with all diesels you must keep them serviced I change the oil every 6000 . I think the ford needs cleaners in the fuel to keep the injectors happy. My peugeot 406 @ 3000000 miles is still going well and quieter but the running gear on new peugeots is not up to the job so i got the ford .Time will tell need another 1000000 miles yet

Just paying my dues since I read much of reviews like this one before making purchase of the car. FORD MONDEO is the best buy I have done so far. I owned 3 cars, Mondeo MK1, Citroen C5, and now this one (2.0 TDCI 130PSI) and drove numerous rentals in EU and USA. By far, this is the best car I owned. I made 25000 km last year, no problems, no issues. Full warranty on the car is must. I had to change left headlight (complete set) as it was fogging up. Warranty covered it and since then it took only oil and fuel. Maintenance free, perfect drive-ability, very dynamic and stylish, outside and inside. Average fuel consumption (combined) is 7.5 litter in winter and 7.2 in summer. I am very pleased. You will be happy with the purchase.

I have driven the Ford Mondeo for the last 5 years, and now I am on my 3rd.

They have always been 2.0ltr TDCI`s. My last one an 07 plate has just completed 100060 miles, reliable all winter and never let me down, huge boot to keep all my search and recue gear, great heater, perfect heated front screen, never had to scrap the front or rear screen at all.

Now I have an 60 plate picked it up yesterday. I just hope this one will keep up with my last,which never let me down, only the garage RGR Cranfield let me down, all the minor damage was caused by the very company that serviced it.

got my tdci ghia 2 months ago good price paid for a car with lots going for it. was lucky most major works already done the car starts first time good mpg can fit all i need into it leather interior gives it that touch of luxury, cruise control and 6 disc player is a bonus on them long drives across the country to see my daughter overall fautless and would recommend one to anybody looking for a good family car with that little bit of an edge.

Ford have got the new Mondeo and the old shape 100% spot on. Fantastic car in the snow (just watch all the German junk struggle),always, always starts first time, great performance, superb slick gearbox, acres of space in front & back, bluetooth, cruise, HEATED FRONT SCREEN,just does what every good driver wants exceedingly well, congratulations to the Blue Badge guys great piece of engineering, get it serviced anywhere in world and you dont have to pay German prices. Come on you Fords!!