Ford Mondeo 2000-2007 used car review

The Ford Mondeo is a spacious, family size car that’s great to drive.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.3 out of 5

The good

Great chassis and handling
Solid safety credentials for its age
Huge boot on the wagon

The not-so-good

Fragile, with reliability issues
Engine not particularly smooth

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2005 Ford Mondeo station wagon

Price

$4,000 to $9,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 105kW/190Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP

servicing

20,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

8.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4804mm

Width

1812mm

Height

1441mm

Towing capacity

700kg (unbraked), 1875kg (braked)

Turning circle

11m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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