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Very happy with my purchase
I have just recently traded my 2013 MC mondeo diesel for the new 2016 MD mondeo petrol. The MD is a massive step up from the Mc model . The best thing about this car is the styling, espically the front grill . The drive us much more quiet and handling is slightly better . The transmission in the MC was very rough and noisy but the Md is the complete opposite, Can't even feel the gears change and is a pleasure to drive . Best car I have ever owned .
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Have been educated NowBallarat
- 4 reviews
- 9 likes
Newer is better? Depends on your point of view!
I've moved from an MC Zetec TDCi Mondeo to the MD Trend TDCi and there are plenty of differences to like and dislike, listing them below.
Likes:
Cabin is a lot quieter
Marginally better handling
Increased electronic driver aids such as Lane Keeping, Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam etc.
Sync 2 touch screen ICC
Dislikes:
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Andrew G
- 2 reviews
Still luvving this car!
Third Update:
I have since updated the Mondeo to a 2017 model due to lease changeover. Both have been diesel models. The current vehicle has now done 20K, the previous MD had done approx 43K when traded. Both cars have been fantastic. They both achieved 5.4-5.6L/100K around town, and consistently achieve 5L/100K on a trip (loaded boot, aircon and cruise running), though better if I turn off cruise and air. About 4.7-4.8.
They are great vehicles, well built, no rattles, great features, very comfortable over distances, sure-footed, quiet an...Read more
d great acceleration. Remember, its a diesel. The redesigned turbo and transmission have removed the usual diesel turbo lag and it uses the transmission quickly and effectively to achieve acceleration for overtaking. Having driven the Titanium model for three years, I don't notice the alerts and technology features so much now, they've just become incorporated into driving routines. But I love the auto boot lift, reversing camera, self park features, lane departure and lane change features. When driving older cars I miss these the most. Both MD Mondeo's have been totally reliable with zero issues of concern, mechanical or otherwise. Services are done every 15000K by the book. This is important for oil and transmission fluid changes as they have a set lifespan. I achieved a great trade on the previous vehicle from a Ford Dealer and was very happy with price on the new one. Not sure why Ford don't advertise these more aggressively as they are a top vehicle. I still give them a 5-star thumbs up with ease. For those wanting an extremely comfortable and efficient vehicle, packed with features and technology the Titanium model is a great choice.
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RichardGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 25 reviews
I have never felt less control in a vehicle
The Mondeo is a very nicely built car. It's comfortable and drives very well but is severely let down by massively over-complex controls and features that leave you feeling uncertain as to what is going to happen most of the time you are driving.
Credit to Ford for developing imaginative systems towards fully automated driving, but they should have thought a LOT more carefully about the value these features add to the driving experience before shoe-horning them all into this vehicle. It's just far too confusing.
Examples:
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Bob D.Brisbane
- 11 reviews
- 1 like
Mondeo MD 2016 Diesel Wagon Test Drive
There is prior review of the older MC Model from me which reflects on this test drive report of a base model MD Diesel Wagon.
My complaint of the MC has been totally resolved by this MD model. This was tyre roar on coarse chip sealed bitumen from the OEM fitted Goodyear Efficient Grip to my MC being 215/50/17 size.
The extra sound proofing and the acoustic glass windshield and side glass have paid off as the test car with the same tyres (but 235 wide) was absolutely quiet on the same roads. Off course, new tyres with new soft and deep rubber ...Read more
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Weston PPortland, Victoria
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
An accomplished and very economical car
I bought this low mileage Ford lease list car on the advice of a Ford employee with expertise on the (Peugot) diesel engine it uses. You really are not aware that it's a diesel from inside the car or when driving it. My first impression was the surprising power. This car wants to hoon and Mr Plod won't let you. It has stacks of acceleration and the reason is some very clever engine management which was later adopted by the European manufacturers who probably wished they'd thought of it first. When you roll your foot in to the accelerator the c...Read more
omputer recognises that you require power. So it cuts the aircon, cuts the alternator and slightly boosts the turbo. The result is a very strong surge of power. This is a Titanium model which means it has all the bells and whistles available then in 2015. There are so many features I can't list them all here. One that I use a lot is 'follow me' adaptive cruise control. It uses radar to sense the car ahead and match it's speed with a drivers option to set the distance back. There's absolutely no stress driving in heavy traffic. If the traffic ahead stops suddenly the car will brake sharply, sound a warning tone and disconnect the cruise. It won't stop, unlike the later models. There is stability control, lane departure warning with 'stick shake' if you drift over the lane markings. There is what seems to be an accurate fatigue warning system. The headlights dip automatically and have curve following. The wipers operate automatically. There is voice control, Bluetooth connectivity, phone charging outlets, heated seats, heated demister windscreen etc etcetera. I love it. At 100 kph GPS on the Geelong highway the instant fuel readout was 4 litres per 100 kms and it's using about 7 litres around town. I forget when I last filled it and I've driven from Portland to Berwick to Sorrento, Geelong, then back to Portland on one tank and it still reported more than 100 km range left.1 comment
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GregtAlbury NSW
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Fantastic car, comfortable, safe and great to drive!
Mine is a Titanium Wagon. It is well built, well equipped and very comfortable. The car performs perfectly, is great to drive and I'd rate it the best vehicle I've ever owned. Mine is diesel, economical and with great performance. I chose it above a Mercedes 250 wagon, better safety provisions and (for me) more comfortable with at least equivalent performance.
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hamiAU
Bought this, it was very awesome
Let me share my experience with this car.
1 - This car is very good in drive, fuel wise is excellent
2 - Interior was very comfortable
3- Price tag is very reasonable of this car.
4- Best for families.
5- Good for long drive.
6- Seats are very comfortable.
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Questions & Answers
G40rceasked
Hi,I’ve got a 2015 wagon and it’s a known fact the rear self leveling shocks crap out early and you can’t use lowering springs with them,can anyone recommend some replacement ones?thanks
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Loris Basked
I have MD Titanium Petrol Hatchback and for the 2nd time, driver seat memory settings do not work, so seat and column stuck in default position. Lumbar settings still working. I thought Id look at fuse 2 in the passenger compartment fuse panel, but this seems good esp. as panoramic sunshade also working. Ford did not advise which fuse had blown first time. Any ideas?
Ray N.asked
hi all, have a 2017 mondeo trend, and the red light heads up display stopped working, took it to my local ford dealer, that put it on the scanner and no faults appeared ( car still under factory warranty ), i received a call from the mechanic and he informed me that it looked like one of the sensors in the front bumper had been hit and needed adjustment, which was done ... i have no recollection of hitting anything or being hit, and even now there are no obvious marks on the car, cause believe me i checked, when i picked the car up i was charged almost $200 for their service and was told that it doesn't come under warranty because of the damage ( which i still cant find ), BTW, heads up display is no different .. i guess my question is, where exactly is the sensor for the red light heads up display ? .... thankyou :)
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I do believe that the forward collision is monitored by one of the cameras in the top of the windscreen and possibly the radar unit. Book it in with a different dealer to have it checked.
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Weston P
Now at 24000 kms, with mostly town running it has averaged 6.5 ltrs/100
Tyres are nearing replacement at 24,000 kms. Jan 2016 cost is $240 per tyre locally.