Ford Mondeo (1993-96)

“Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Put 'em together and what have you got bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” The Fairy Godmother from Disney’s Cinderella. What’s this got to do with the Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX Estate I hear you ask? Well, absolutely nothing whatsoever, but don’t you feel perkier for singing it? Blame CH for my posting of this workhorse, as she had the chance to stop me, although only a slight chance, an hour or two in fact, but that’s another story, so on I go. Moving some 600 yards from one 3 bedroom house to another 3 bedroom house would have been a synch for any removal ...

I recent purchased a newer Ford to replace my ageing, but ever so reliable Escort. I decided on the Ford Mondeo with a little help from my insurance compnay. Im with a company called Ford Insured , whom only insure Fords. I came across the N reg old shape model when my friend came across it when it was put in part exchange at a local dealer. At the price of only £1375 for a 1996 four door Turbo diesel family saloon I decided to buy it as a bit of a brucy bargain. The car has had a bad life and shows several minor battle scars, but Im sure with a bit of tending loving car I will get the car it back into good condition. The engine in this car has got ...

I have had a Ford Mondeo 1.8LXi for about 4 years now, and to be honest, it's not a great car. I guess its fairly average performance wise, boasting around 115 horses, although I'm damn sure I have never found all of them... The engine is noisy when you get up around 70 mph and from then on it just feels and sounds like its struggling. You would think that makes it an ideal city car. Not so, as it has a high fuel consumption in and around town and it is too big to fit into your average London parking space... However, there are some good points about the car. The quick-shift gearbox is really good, it is firm and definite and it is a pleasure to use. The driving ...