Ford Mondeo 2015 Problems

You’re buying a used car, it’s not new, so you have to expect some wear-and-tear issues. The older the car, the greater the wear-and-tear, and the more likely it is to have suffered mechanical failures or even a crash. That means you have to thoroughly check the car before purchase, and you have to rely on the honesty of the vendor. If the car has had clutch problems it should be recorded in the service book. It’s the same with the others you’re looking at, check them thoroughly, and if you’re uncertain have an expert check them for you. Of the three others you are considering I would avoid the Passat as a potential money pit, and go for the i40 in preference to the Commodore.

You’re buying a used car, it’s not new, so you have to expect some wear-and-tear issues. The older the car, the greater the wear-and-tear, and the more likely it is to have suffered mechanical failures or even a crash. That means you have to thoroughly check the car before purchase, and you have to rely on the honesty of the vendor. If the car has had clutch problems it should be recorded in the service book. It’s the same with the others you’re looking at, check them thoroughly, and if you’re uncertain have an expert check them for you. Of the three others you are considering I would avoid the Passat as a potential money pit, and go for the i40 in preference to the Commodore.

The Mazda6 is the best choice but could stretch your dollars. The i30 wagon also gets The Tick, so choose the one that works best for your budget.

It's not as good as the previous model, which easily scored The Tick. These days I'd go first for a Mazda6.

For me, the CX-9 is getting old and it's thirsty. The Mondeo is very roomy and has plenty to like, and would be my choice.

I think the new Mondeo has lost its mojo. It's nice enough, but not as good as I expected. Personally, I rate it behind the Mazda6 which gets The Tick.

Ford spokesman Neil McDonald answers: "We have delays with diesel Mondeos but that's been the case since launch".

Seems we got it right.