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General Category => The Chill Out Room => Topic started by: Frikkin Evil on August 11, 2010, 12:10:50 am

Title: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 11, 2010, 12:10:50 am

Hi all, looking at buying a Mk3 Mondeo TDCi soon, to replace the Focus for everyday trundling.

Anyone had/used one? Common faults?

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: ChrisW on August 11, 2010, 09:08:29 am

Lol, I thought you were gonna get a 165 ;)

Found a couple of forums that may 'shed' some light, hehe

http://www.scottishmondeoforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=17428&start=0 (http://www.scottishmondeoforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=17428&start=0)

http://www.fordmondeo.org/forum/showtopic.php?tid/778179/ (http://www.fordmondeo.org/forum/showtopic.php?tid/778179/)

http://passionford.com/forum/general-discussion/320143-problem-with-tdci-mk3-mondeo.html (http://passionford.com/forum/general-discussion/320143-problem-with-tdci-mk3-mondeo.html)

http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Mondeo-Mk3-Estate-TDCI-130-BHP-2002_W0QQugidZ10000000005356075 (http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Mondeo-Mk3-Estate-TDCI-130-BHP-2002_W0QQugidZ10000000005356075)

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 11, 2010, 12:45:08 pm

Thanks mate.

It's definately a case of "the more you read, the less you want one", but that's the same with so many motors.

One of the most annoying faults seems to be the injectors/pump whih are coded to the ecu. WTF? Ford then appear to have a monopoly on the repair and replacement of these items.

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Driveby on August 11, 2010, 06:42:47 pm

The fuel pumps are like glass and the Delphi injectors, well the less said about them the better.  Any decent independant diesel specialist can do the coding for you, Ive done a few in my time ;)
FWIW I wouldnt own one.

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 12, 2010, 02:06:05 pm

The fuel pump is deffo a concern... £500 + vat for a replacement.  :o But that seems to be consistent with other makes of the same age i'm looking at (circ. 2003).

Out of interest, what would you have instead, and why?

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Driveby on August 12, 2010, 06:32:07 pm

If its diesel, something from the VAG group, preferably with a PD motor.

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 13, 2010, 12:15:21 pm

I initially started looking at Audi A4s, but the VAG cars hold their value too well and i'd be looking at getting an automotive antique for the budget i've set. The Mondeo is the best compromise for me, and I actually like the look of the Mk 3.   :-[

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 16, 2010, 11:40:57 am

Well, so far i've been to see a couple of munters, and missed out on what sounded like a good deal.

Yesterday I spent several hours going to see one which was miles away, and turned out to be... a bit dodgy. On the way home my Dad's motorbike brakes over-heated (he tagged along for a blast). Once that was eventually sorted, we hit traffic and were at a standstill for ages while a crash was cleared off the Forth Bridge. Arrrrgh, used cars!  >:(

The focus ain't looking so bad now.

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: silverspeed on August 16, 2010, 07:53:02 pm

what about a skoda or a seat... basically a vag in dress.?

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: Frikkin Evil on August 16, 2010, 10:54:41 pm

I am partial to a bit o' VAG, so I wouldn't rule one out.  :D

I'm not in any rush, so i'll just keep an eye out for a local bargain.

Title: Re: New shed time
Post by: fifegt4 on August 17, 2010, 07:35:56 pm

Quote from: Frikkin Evil on August 16, 2010, 10:54:41 pm

I'm not in any rush, so i'll just keep an eye out for a local bargain.

Spoken like a true fifer lol