I have had a 2005 "55" Mondeo ST TDCi since May 2007, and I love it to bits. As with most Mondeo owners, I bought the car because I wanted something which was cheap to own and run, but big and comfortable at the same time (I am 6ft 5). I also needed a car which would be reliable, as I cover a lot of miles. The Mondeo certainly ticks all of these boxes. I decided to pay a bit more and get the ST version, simply because being only 22 when I bought the car, I wanted to be able to maintain a degree of street credibility. For a diesel, the car is very punchy and has more than enough power and top end speed for most people. For such a ...  Read the complete review

I've put 105 thousand miles on my Mondeo ST TDCI from new in 2005. Well, almost new, as a demonstrator model I picked one up for the standard price, but included a lot of add-on options such as Sat Nav, Zenon Lights and parking sensors. The ST is a mighty quick car, and working shifts and often finishing before the world wakes I get to use the full benefit of the 150 brake horse power. It pulls away from a standing start quicker than any Diesel I have ever driven, and I can confirm that it will reach the advertised top speed of 140 odd mph (on a track of course.) The Mondeo ST is quite luxuriously kitted out inside. There is heated seats and air ...  Read the complete review

Well, I don't have the ST version, just a humble Mondeo Ghia TDCi 130. It's a solid workhorse, it's done well for its age (it's an 02 plate, so now 8 years old (2010) ), though the problems with the early TDCI engines is the injectors and fuel pump play up a little. It can happen at any time. You don't want it to happen on the M6 halfway to Bolton :( The glowplug light came on, and the car lost power quicker than the Labour Party. I had to shut off the engine and restart, that seems to clear the fault. But despite that Achilles Heel the Mondeo is a strong performer. You can still keep pace with your Audi's and Mercs (though gets a little asthmatic past 125), ...  Read the complete review

Of old known as a Mr Twix Car, the Mk3 ST TDCi can not be held to the same statement. Its quick, cheap to run and practicable. The vehicles aesthetics are kind on the eye, lines at the front and rear balance the side profile, and the front is a mix of soft lines and aggressiveness in styling. The rear does have a bit of a bulbs bumper, but in the main - the lines are pleasing. How do you tell the difference between a normal Zetec and an ST? Fig lights that are off the Focus, Chrome tip exhaust, and alloy wheels on R18's. Other than ST badge - your not going to tell what it is.... so it slips under the radar understated and left alone. ...  Read the complete review