Mondeo on steroids (Ford Mondeo 2.5i V6 24v ST24)

Member Name: doncasteryb

Product:	Ford Mondeo 2.5i V6 24v ST24
Date:	04/06/09 (206 review reads)
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Advantages: Lots of kit, great sounding engine

Disadvantages: Unreliable

My Mondeo ST24 was a really nice car that looked good and had lots of power. Can I just explain to people that ST stands for sport technology and the 24 is the 24 valves in the engine. The engine itself was a 2.5L V6 Duratec which was where all the power came from (all 170 horses!) On the motorway this car could absolutely fly easily reaching top speed (around 145mph) with no problem whatsoever! Even driving in and around town was a pleasure, and you could get anywhere in haste (0-60 in around 7.7 secs). And the noise that came from the silky smooth V6 engine when you put your foot to the throttle was to die for! When braking hard it just seemed so effortless due to the up-rated ABS brakes. The ride was nicely balanced that didn't feel too soft or firm but just right. Then there was the handling which was just superb for a saloon type of family car, at the time (1997) when I had it, it was definitely the best car in it class. Inside there was half leather sports seats which looked every bit as good as the outside of the car (which included full body kit and slightly lowered suspension). It also had 4 spoke 15" alloys, electric windows, mirrors, sunroof, CD, all as standard. Also being a ford there was lots of scope for tuning as well. The insurance costs where reasonable (group 16) and petrol consumption was ok (around 22MPG, although now with petrol prices soaring not too sure). As far as parts they were quite pricey at the time but nowadays I'm sure you could easily find them in the scrap yards much cheaper. Reliability wise however has always been an issue with Fords and with this model there's no exception! This car would often not start 1st time and had a nasty habit of leaking water from the radiator. Furthermore I had problems with the electrics aswell.

Summary: Souped up Mondeo with alot to offer

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