Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
View Threaded
Sat 12 Apr 2008 22:47
05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel - drivewell
Hi folks

Have a 130bhp Mondeo TDCi hatch, 3 years old this July, 42K miles.

Had a new fuel pump at 38K, and has just had a new clutch kit + DMF, all under warranty.

Big question - do I keep it for a while, since the things that seem to go wrong on these have all been recently replaced, or do I punt it before the warranty expires?

Noticed advice on the perennial Mazda 6 diesel thread, to a guy who has bought a Mondeo - "get rid of it before the warranty expires", but remember earlier on the original Mazda 6 diesel engine failure thread 'Screwloose' saying that only a small percentage of TDCis give trouble but in his experience every Mazda6 diesel will come to grief given time.

Did I read you right, Screwloose? Care to elaborate?
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 14 Apr 2008 04:34
05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel - nick1975
If you like the car and it's only a question of warranty, why not see about a 3rd party warranty from Warranty Direct etc.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 14 Apr 2008 09:26
05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel - b308
Yes, thats what I thought as well, will be cheaper than switching too!
Reply | Report as offensive | Link

10 warranty myths exposed

Here’s how to sort the fact from the fiction when it comes to car warranties.

Cheap Car Warranties

From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.

Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....