Thanks for the comment. The Mondeo has always been a good looking car and I was a bit undecided about this Mk4 (Gen3) when launched, but I think it looks great now... and it really is brilliant to drive. Thanks for watching and continued support.
I have had a Titanium X Diesel Estate Mondeo for a while - its been brilliant - spacious, comfortable, reliable and economical. I honestly cannot imagine ever changing it (especially as a second/third car). Really good video
Thanks for the comment, it is good to know you enjoyed the video. The Mondeo, as you say, has everything and the diesel gives you fantastic fuel economy (and performance) as well. Thanks for watching.
The step up from Titanium X to Titanium X Sport really makes a difference to how the car looks and feels IMHO. The slightly lowered sports suspension, subtle bodykit and red sticking for the interior really do make it a nice thing to look at AND drive!
Thanks for the comment - great to hear from a 2.5T owner (you have a great car). Sounds like it is running nice power, it must be quick! Good to know you take it to some shows, in the years to come it will be something of real interest for people who come to see the cars. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors theres quite afew tuned ones now around the 400bhp mark i also help run a facebook group for them ford smax/mondeo/kuga/xr5 owners group.
Bought one last summer too, same year colour 70k miles top gear cat back exhaust, belts brakes tyres done 3.5 k, love it! You hit the nail on the head performance ford on a budget and a real wolf in sheep's clothing, keep it on the boost and wait for the boy racers in their fiesta Sts to try their luck then boost it :) really does shift, it makes them look silly to their girlfriends in their passenger seats, doesn't fail to make me smile, well apart from the 21.4 mpg it does and £30 a month road tax but who cares, great video
Thanks for the comment Ian, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. Good to hear from a fellow owner, particularly a Moondust Silver car. Yours sounds very nice and on nice miles. 👍 Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Recently got myself a 2.5 t titanium (non x) hatchback in Black. '07 with less then 150k km (92k miles) on the clock. It has most of the goodies on your example car, but it really doesn't give away the fact it carries that turbo charged 5-pot Volvo machine in the engine bay. It' 's a great comfortable travelling machine and the massive boot easily takes my road bike without taking any of the wheels out. However, bury your right foot and it WILL go forward! It does have a bad drinking habit but then again, so do I. Love the enthousiasm you show on your channel. You're a true petrol head indeed! Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing details of your cars, it looks to me that you have a good one. They are great to drive. 👍 Thanks also for the positive feedback about my Channel, I really appreciate the support and hope you stay tuned. Thanks so much for watching.
I had a mk3 Mondeo Graphite 1.8 years ago. Loved everything about it. Loads of car for the money, and still went very well. Had to get a Connect after, as I needed the space for work, but the Mondeo will always be remembered as a fantastic car to me. Great video, all these cars will rocket in value by 2025 and beyond.... Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I have always found the Mondeo to be brilliant in pretty much every form - the 1.8 was a very capable car (the Connect drives well too!). Thanks for watching.
Hi. I purchased a 2007 2.5T estate in July 2018 £2.500 69000miles. It has been the best buy ever. Pleasure to drive comfortable on long journeys and always puts i smile on my face.Reliability has been great with only tyres oil changes and i did the cambelt. What you pay on fuel cost 25mpg you save on garage bills. I do have a heavy right foot. lol.
Great to hear from you, thanks for the comment. They are fabulous cars and I really like the estate's styling. I am sure your car will continue to prove reliable (and fun). Thanks for watching.
I've had my Titanium X Sport 2.5T for 11 years and don't ever want to part with it. I think the sport trim (as per the James Bond one, which was and maybe still is on display at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu ) makes it look a lot better, and the interior trim with Piano Black centre console and red stitching also is another winner. Interestingly the X Sport in Australia (and maybe other pacific regions) was badged as the XR5 Turbo.
Thanks for the comment David - good to hear from a long-term owner and someone who is still enjoying the Mondeo (I think they are fantastic). It is a shame they did not release the James Bond spec'd Mondeo as I agree, it is a great looking car. I am aware of the Australian XR5 Turbo, but thought it is the name given to the Focus ST. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors they gave the name to both! Weird eh? I have a 2009 Titanium X Sport 2.5T - bought for £5k 5 years ago and it's comfortable, fun, practical. Love it.
I've owned one of these for 6 years. Only faults have been the common ones. Fuel pressure sensor and PCV diaphragm. Both easily fixed at home. As you say this "EUCD" platform is common to Ford Mondeo, Galaxy and S-Max, LR Freelander and the larger Volvo saloons and estates of 2007-2014
Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from an owner and that your experience of the Mondeo continues to be positive. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I used to have a lower powered titanium x 57 plate and it had a really annoying issue of dumping water from the boot lid ledge into the boot when raining....
I bought mine in 2021 (08 black 2.5t titanium x) you got it bang on, the car does everything while putting a big smile on your face. Yeah its thirsty, around 29mpg with a mix of spirited and sensible driving but the sound and the power make up for it for me. That and the look on people's faces when you leave them in the dust in an old mondeo 😂
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video. It’s always good to hear from someone who owns the car featured and great to know you are enjoying your 2.5T Mondeo… they are fantastic cars. Hope you stay tuned to my Channel. 👍
Thanks for the comment and good luck with your new car, if it’s the 2.5T then you are in for some fun (and luxury) motoring. Enjoy it and thanks for watching.
I owned a identical mk4 08 Mondeo Titanium X in Hypnotic Silver & had it for almost 5 trouble free years , even though am on BMW / Mercedes now i still say this Mondeo Titanium X is one of the best cars I've ever owned , Sadly Ford lost me after i test drove the final mk5 it didn't feel as good as the mk 4 , Great video !
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your experience of the Mondeo. As you say, the Mk4 is as good a drive as the more premium brands... glad you remember it fondly. Thanks for watching.
Picked up a black titanium x 2.5t estate last year .... gave it a new clutch, plugs, water pump, cam belt and all the gubbins in the first month ... goes in next week for a new idler pully, belt, boost solenoid, forge return valve and actuator.... then to install an airtec intercooler from our local lads ready for a remap ... not making anything obvious ... just a modern day sleeper... I'm 44 not 24 😆
Thanks for the comment and for sharing the modifications you have made to your 2.5T, which sounds awesome and must be quick. Keep enjoying it and thanks for watching.
So... I just bought this model of car last autumn and wanted something interesting, but didnt know i had bought this beauty of a sleeper. I was planning on using this car to get used to 'more horsepower' and then move on to something 'more known' and then try to upgrade that car. However i quickly came to understand this car is something different 😅 Im very new to modding my car, and wasnt planning on doing it to this car, but i did entertain the idea and went looking online for common mods. I could only find some peope that did a bit of mapping mods to it but to me thats 'cheating' because the whole engine should be beefed up to reliably deliver the improved power. I see you just mentioned the whole shebang 😂 Can you point me in some direction on how you came to these parts?
I just bought one. It has every option including active suspension and adaptive cruise control. It drives like a Cadillac, is fast and has a great sound to it. I really love it !
Thanks for the comment and congratulations on your new purchase; you have bought a brilliant car. I hope you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching.
Owned mine for 3 years, 148k miles, just had the block mod done and will be fitting a new fuel pressure sensor in a couple of days. Love my car and other 2.5 mondeos
Thanks for the comment and for sharing the details of your Mondeo, which sounds amazing. Low mileage and a really nice model; keep hold of it! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the comment and sharing your car - sounds great and definitely a car you'd want to keep hold of as you'll need to spend a lot of money to get something similar today. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. You’ve got a good car there, continue to enjoy it and so long as you look after that engine it will go on and on. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing this video and indeed it’s a well kept secret that this is such a great car. Nice handeling and iconic Volvo engine. Bought it especially for the engine. For 7 years now I own a black estate titanium version. The best config IMHO. Bought it with 100k KM and now over 180k KM. No problems whatsoever. Only the annual services.
Thanks for the comment. I know what you mean about the in line 5-cylinder, I love my Focus ST. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned for more on my ST, Sapphire and other cars. 👍
Thanks for the comment. It is always good to hear from an owner, but 14 years of ownership is incredible... well done! It really is a great car so I totally understand you keeping and enjoying the Mondeo for that long. Thanks for watching.
I've always quite fancied on of those in estate guise. It's a pity Ford never bothered with a proper ST version for this shape of the Mondeo because all the basics were already there for a great fast Ford. But then I suppose if it wore an ST badge it would go for a heck of a lot more than it currently does! If ever there was a car that proves how important badging is with cars, this is it! Stick on a decent cat-back, turn up the boost a bit and let that 5 pot growl!
Thanks for the comment. The Mk4 Mondeo 2.5 Turbo is brilliant and there are still good examples around. As you say, it is a pity they did not make an ST variant of the Mk4, but I get a sense Ford were going for a more premium brand with the Mk4... and, to be fair, they achieved it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors tbf they did the mk4 dirty cos the Titanium X Sport 2.5T is an ST in all but name. They should have given it maybe 5-15 more bhp so noone could complain it had less power than the ST220 and noone would have blinked an eye. Personally for the better ride and mod cons I think the TXS is better to live with than the ST220 but hey ho.
Didn’t expect to see a picture of my own ST when you showed the orange ones at the start! We have a MK4.5 with the 240bhp 2.0 EcoBoost which replaced the 5 pot, just as quick but doesn’t sound as good!
Thanks for the comment and pleased to hear from someone who's car appeared in one of my photos (Gaydon in 2021?). The 2.0ltr EcoBoost is a fine car! Thanks for watching.
Another great video… you’ve got to love that 5 pot noise over the more run of the mill TDCI mundanos.. I had a S-max Titanium X 2.5t loved that car.. plus always surprised those hot hatch traffic light racers :-)…
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The noise is quite subtle in the Mondeo, but it is there when you put your foot down and it picks up so well, just like your old S-MAX I imagine (I have always wanted one!). Thanks for watching.
I have a Mk 4.5 Titanium X 2.0 TDI, 163 bhp and love the car, it gives excellent fuel economy and plenty of power for overtaking on motorway journey's , after owning mainly Audi's and Mercs for many years, the Mondeo has proven to be much cheaper and way more reliable than any of the German alternatives I have owned, would love the new version, but am gutted we won't be getting it in the UK.
Thanks for the comment Richie, it sound like you have yourself a nice Mondeo there. As you say, a real shame we will not see Mondeos being sold here in the UK anymore, so hang on to that Mk4.5 as long as you can! Thanks for watching.
Wonderful video. And what a lovely car too. I forgot that the mk4 had a 5 pot variant. I've had one mk4. It was a titanium x 2.0 diesel. 140 bhp. Had a remap and de-cat and it still had 140bhp But at the wheels lol. I've had 3x titanium x sport which I consider to be the replacement for ST. Actually I've had the 3 variants of the mk4.5 titanium x sport. 2.2 diesel manual box. 2.2 diesel auto box and the ecoboost. 3 absolutely Brilliant cars. I'm hankering after another ecoboost as it happens. They look Awesome and go like stink. However the mk4 5 pot turbo seems a ruddy good alternative considering its very tuneable lol.
Thanks for the comment and kind words about the video, much appreciated. Looks like you have a good Mondeo car history! The 140 TDCi performed well in standard tune, so yours with the additional power must have been great fun. Thanks for watching.
What a great video I really enjoyed the content I used to have a Mondeo Mk1 many years ago it was a 2 liter Si I had the power engineering zetec Turbo conversion which was really the engine that Ford should have put in the Mondeo in the 1st place it was only 1 of only 7 that they ever did. I remember an advert for the ST200 which was described as the motorway missile when it was pictured next to a Polaris missile which was quite funny but it was true the ST200 was of a brillant tourer and a fantastic car. The titanium x you featured us fully loaded all the extras and a great engine indeed and you are perfectly right in anyone on a budget for a fast ford then it ticks the boxes as put a decent set of alloys on and it transform the cars appearance. The only real problem is finding a real good one as so many Mondys of this nature were bought up by the comapny sales reps putting big mileage on them although there ate still real bargains to be found like the one above you have just sold The ST220 is a brilliant car as well and so much car for your money the only downside is of course the fuel consumption which isnt brillant but more importantly the road tax bands changed from the 06 plates onwards i believe and if im correct a years tax on the later spec ST220 is around £560 a year. Anyway a great video so much content and information which brought back some classic momories of my Mk1 Si the Power Engineering conversion produced 205bhp and 250 torque as back then in 1995 when i had it done was very impressive.
Thanks for the comment and kind words about the video, much appreciated. Your Mk1 Si Turbo sounds an amazing car! I am fortunate enough to have had a Mk1 Ghia, Mk2 ST200 (never an ST24), a couple ST220s (never an ST TDCi) and the two Mk4 2.5 Turbos. Each of these cars were brilliant in their own way, but my favourite was the ST200 because it drove so nicely and felt special with the Recaro leather seats, ST200 clocks and gearknob, and the Imperial Blue. The ST220 was very smooth, a great car but felt less sporty. I'm sad the Mondeo has been discontinued. Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again in the future.
Thanks for the comment Mike. Two fantastic cars, the Mondeo 2.5T and the Focus ST170... I am a big fan of both. Thanks for taking the time to watch and do take a look at my videos on the Focus ST and Focus Ghia as I do mention the fab ST170.
Thanks for the comment. I agree, the Mondeo Mk4/4.5 is excellent and in many ways a better buy than the more premium brands, which were bought often for a bit of status yet I'll always checkout a Mondeo in a car park over the numerous BMWs / Audis / Mercedes / etc. Thanks for watching.
I have a 63 plate mk4 2.2 derv tx sport facelift, 450nm torque goes like mad, loaded with toys and after 4 years and many miles I've never been uncomfortable driving it. Vest mondeo by far imo
Thanks for the comment. The 2.2 diesel is a great Mondeo and I believe you’d have to spend a lot of money to get something that does the job nearly as well. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. Just like the Focus ST, there are lots of Volvo badges under the bonnet, but the Ford / Volvo collaboration delivers some good cars and got this inline-5 into the Focus, Mondeo and S-MAX. 👍 Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Volvo and Ford definitely came up with some great cars at the time. I have a 2008 S80 with the 4.4L V8, they also did a 3.0L straight 6 turbo. The S80 2.5t isn't quite as fast as the Mondeo though.
All ya need is block mod, rs focus clutch flywheel, airtec intercooler, stage 1 intake, stage 2 remap, 3inch exhaust mines got scorpion downpipe and cat, xc90 volvo front calipers paired with focus rs discs yellow stuff pads, green stuff on rear all drilled and grooved, titanium x sport body kit mk4 or mk 4.5 I put mk4 on mine but wish I'd used 4.5, your welcome
That would make it a serious car. I have the RS clutch and various mods on my Focus ST, which I have featured on the Channel, it is stunning to drive. Thanks again for taking the time to watch.
Don’t forget this 5 pot Volvo engine went into the Kuga mk1 as well, i have had one for over ten years- mated to the 5 speed aw-55 volvo auto transmission. Its brilliant.
Unfortunately the Kuga is even more detuned than the Mondeo and S Max, at 200bhp it's the least powered out of the Ford family (which shares the same engine) which is a shame as it's the only one that's AWD.. it could've been a complete monster!
Thanks for the comment. The ST200 is my favourite of all the hot Mondeos, it really felt special with the Recaro interior, ST200 dash clocks and gearknob... great car. Thanks for watching.
Had a 2.5T for about 6 years and did allsorts with it,they are much faster with a bigger intercooler,bigger downpipe/exhaust,better air filter and a remap.They are quite thirsty tho.
Great car, takes everyone by suprise at lights 😉mine is currently for sale on a 57 plate, 127k miles, dont really want to let it go but i dont use it anymore because of work car i have. If any serious buyers out there. 👍
Thanks for the comment. You are quite right about surprising people at the lights in the 2.5T Mondeo - it has the power and performance to embarrass lots of modern cars. I can understand you feeling reluctant about selling your car, I am sure you'll miss it but reads to me like you do not need it anymore. Good luck with the sale and thanks for watching.
Ive currently got a Mk4 Titanium X Sport 2.2 Diesel which i absolutely love and im gutted that i have to get rid of it due to the ULEZ coming into play next August so im currently looking at an X Sport 2.5 or maybe even the S-max 2.5 as this would be a more practical change for me
Thanks for the comment. The 2.2 TDCi is a great Mondeo and I can completely understand your frustration at having to change it due to ULEZ. The 2.5 Mondeo or S-MAX will be fantastic, but I can appreciate you'll be sad to say goodbye to your current car. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Great video thanks. I have had many Mondeo's, my wife currently has the MK5 X Pack 180bhp TDCI, which we love, I''m looking to get a MK4 2.2 Titanium X Sport soon, what problems would the ULEZ give me over the 2.5T ? Thanks again.
A proper sleeper and a car I can honestly say I've never seen in the flesh. I'd imagine these would have been used quite a bit in Police forces throughout the UK?
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I believe the Police did use them - they would make ideal motorway Police vehicles, fast and lots of room inside. Thanks for watching.
Very Nice. Surely a mk3 Granada Scorpio 24v deserves to be on the list? 🤔 Find a good one of them especially a pre facelift & that’s surely going to shoot up in value.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you like the Mondeo. The Mk3 Scorpion is a great car, even with its Marmite looks! If I found one I would definitely try to buy it. If you like the old Granada then do stay tuned to the Channel as you may be interested in next week's video! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors just for clarity I wasn’t meaning the horrific bug eyed Scorpio, I was referring to the original Granada “Cosworth” 24v which I thought was a handsome looking car. Looking forward to you’re Granada video.
They are great cars also the S-Max came with the same engine there both lovely to drive its such a shame ford are dropping the Fiesta and Focus sad times!!!
Thanks for the comment. I have always fancied the 2.5T S-MAX and, if I ever do get one, then you can expect it here on the Channel. Saying goodbye to the Mondeo, Fiesta and Focus really is sad as the current range of Fords (with the exception of the Mustang) is a bit boring! Thanks for watching.
@Cornish Car Collectors You're welcome. Thank you for the great channel it's always great to see fast Ford's the S-Max is a nice car to drive, especially with the ST motor. You're right about Ford's range it doesn't make sense. Hopefully, something will be done about that.
Thanks for the comment - I actually sold this car to a friend of mine, but I do agree these will climb in value and they're great cars to drive so best of both worlds! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. You paid a good price for your Mondeo Turbo, plus I do like the Ghia trim (bit more aligned to Ford’s heritage than the Titanium). Thanks for watching.
Get what you mean about how well these have aged. In '11 it was a choice between a Mondeo or Insignia. Picked the Insignia because Ford just didn't do it for me. Insignia was fresh and an exiting change for Vauxhall. Now in '22 Mondeo ('07 design) looks far better and more modern. I did eventually get a '09 Model a few years later with Titanium trim, nice to drive, very well equipped but as what is usually the case with Ford's some of the switchgear was cheap and tacky.
Thanks for the comment. Sounds a nice, low mileage Mondeo Turbo... they are great cars and soon to disappear completely from our roads. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the video. To be honest my Focus ST is modified and struggles to get over 28mpg on a run (more like 23-25 around town); however, I did have a standard Focus ST Mk2 and was really impressed with the fuel economy particularly when on a run. The Mondeo is geared differently and has a different exhaust - I have found it to be the same as the standard ST I owned... pretty good for a 2.5 petrol. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. The Police had a long history of using fast Fords as pursuit cars for decades, but today it is BMWs and the likes... shame really as I used to enjoy seeing the Sapphire Cosworths and Mondeos in the Police livery. Thanks for watching.
SUVs are the worst thing ever to happen in the automotive world. Let’s hope some manufacturers continue to produce traditional saloons for a while yet.
Thanks for the comment. I am not sure anyone will be saving SUVs as future classics, but I am certain we'll still be seeing Mondeos at shows and modern classic car events for lots of years to come. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Absolutely. If I had a spare £1350 I would be the owner of a N reg Mondeo Ghia Si that has come up for sale in Scotland this week.
Ford here and there firstly the grill was pinched from Aston Martin which they where not Happy about plus turbo is okay only problem is when its brochen gets expensive
Thanks for the comment. The grille in the Mk5 (Gen4) Mondeo certainly does have a sense of the Aston Martin to it... I did not know Aston had issue with it? If the turbo goes on any car it is a fairly expensive part to refurbish, but otherwise I do not think the 2.5ltr engine is too bad to maintain. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors me im a Rover fan and I have a Rover 75 V6 177 bhp, she is old built in 1999 but shes mein. Here in Germany there are queit a number of Rover's all different models
I am a big Rover fan too @@yorkshire6458 My daily is a Rover 75 Tourer and it is a brilliant car. I keep meaning to feature it in a video so please do stay tuned.
It's no secret just people don't realise lol my 2.5 t running 340bhp molested and interfered with by BD performance is a beast of a mondeo and is really the xr5 turbo
Thanks for the comment, it sounds to me that you have a wicked Mondeo there. I agree with you, it is a real shame Ford did not market the Mondeo here as the XR5 or ST, but having said that I do know they were trying to pitch this car against some of the luxury performance saloons / hatchbacks. Thanks for watching. 👍
It's a shame ford stopped production for the mondeo but it just means as time goes on prices go up for the ones left I have a stage 2 mondeo st tdci has egr delete full stainless exhaust uprated boost and intake pipes airtec front mount intercooler is best car I've had which is why I have never sold it 😉
Thanks for the comment. I love the Mk3 (Gen2) Mondeo ST, it is my favourite, and it sounds like you have a nice one - keep enjoying it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you I shall I have just rebuilt the whole underside of it with new shocks springs drop links new wheel bearings brakes etc etc it is loved and has thousands spent in past I've had it 5 years now and has been amazing
Had my 3.0 ghia x for 16 years “ not economical but I don’t care because it’s never broke down and it’s in mint condition ‘ wouldn’t want a modern car even if it was free 😆
Thanks for the comment. You are not alone in not knowing Ford put the five-cylinder into the Mondeo. Ford also put this engine into the S-MAX and early Kugas. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I have always liked the Mondeo Saloons. Whilst they were not big sellers in the UK, like the Sierra Sapphire, they brought a bit of executive class to the range. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. Shame you did not get the 2.5T in the Netherlands, but your 1.6 Titanium is still a good car as is any Mk4 Mondeo. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I've not found the MPG bad on any of the 2.5ltr Mondeos or Focuses I have owned - all will do 35+mpg on a run and around 30 urban. Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed the video I have a Mk 5 2.0 ltr St line Which I love driving, It's quick and must admit gets a lot of quizzical look's amazing how many times I've been asked what is it? But I will say a2.5 or a 3.0 ltr would be a great idea oh and Ford stopping production and the Fiesta's is in my opinion wrong period !! these two cars are better than any suv or electric
Thanks for the comment Steven, I appreciate your feedback on the video. The microphone let me down in this video, which I only realised when I came to editing. Very frustrating, but new microphones arrived in the post this week! Thanks for watching.
You forgot to mention the st220 wasn’t the first sportier version of the mk3. They brought out the zetec-s with 2.0 2.5 v6 and 3.0 v6 engines which are nearly identical to the 220. Although they flared the front bumper arches into the bumper of the 220
Thanks for the comment Tom. I like the Zetec-S... I think I still have a brochure as thought I might have one in the future, if I ever see a good one (they are rare now). Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors rare as hens teeth now. Scrapped mine in June 2.5 v6 loon and was the zetec-s for some reason they dropped the - in 2003/2004 think last time I checked there’s only 4 left on the road although Ford did book some wrong and put them on as a ghia x
Worth noting that the 2.5T in the mondeo / Focus ST / Smax/ Kuga has a small K04 turbo running at low boost. But in the MK2 Focus RS, they threw away the K04 and went with a bigger K16 turbo, very similar to what the big Volvos were using in the old T5 cars. The turbo in the stock 2.5T engine is a bit of a bottleneck and cannot push enough air to make good power after 5,000rpm. It's designed for low end/midrange grunt... Anyone who's remapped an ST will know that they absolutely FLY are low RPM, but at high rpm the power falls off a cliff.
Thanks for the comment. As you say, the ST is a decent 'off the lights' performer and provides lots of smiles, but the RS is a different animal all together. Thanks for watching.
I bought this car and had exactly these thoughts. It felt like there was an alignment issue. So i did some realignment (badly needed, i think some people were caught offguard when test riding it). And i put some proper brand tires on it... and its behavior started to make sense. Its so fun to drive now, but its actually the torque pull (to the right) that i enjoy the most😅 If you put it right at that point of drift the car gets in this controlled state of drifting and the torque is so good that it will just go wherever you want it to go.
Thanks for the comment. I featured the XR5 briefly in my recent video on my Focus ST Mk2. As you say, the inline 5-cylinder engine is fantastic. Thanks for watching.
3:06 no big wheels? Mate, those wheels are 18" which are pretty big in my book. SUV's riding around on 20" wheels just makes those Mondeo wheels seem to be small
Thanks for the comment and you are quite correct, the 18" Y-Spoke alloys are a good size and look great on the Titanium Mondeo. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
Running costs - it's a thirsty engine, so just like Legacy R SpecB and Alfa's V6, it's no longer what buyers want. 25mpg is OK on a sports car but for daily driving...
Thanks for the comment. The 2.5 is on the thirsty side, but just like the other cars you mention they are motorway heroes and will be missed now that manufacturers are not making cars like these anymore. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. If the past few years are anything to go by then you are right, values should rise... but I am not sure by how much as we seem to be in a bit of a 'bubble' at the moment. I certainly intend to look after it whilst driving it on nice days. Restoration first... let's see if you still think there is opportunity for value to appreciate once all the bills are in! Stay tuned and thanks for watching.
They have a following and many of the 2.5T Mondeos have high miles. Whilst I agree these will not be mega valuable, I do believe they will be a sought-after car in future.
Thanks for the comment Andrew. Sourcing accurate performance numbers proved pretty difficult, which is why I looked to Parkers for objective / consistent data. Not entirely sure how accurate Parkers is, but it put the ST220 as slower to 60 than 5.5 seconds. Whatever it is, the Mondeo 2.5T remains a strong performer amongst similar cars from Ford over the years. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors ST220 0-60 is declared slower circa 7.4 or whatever figures people put out there. Owners tend to get 6.6s out of the box, I'd disagree with 5.5s personally but easy enough to get there for those ambitious enough to do so.
i recently bought one. It came with an built in lpg tank so driving it is an absolute bargain! A full tank costs me less than 50€. Which is a good thing because this 2.5t can be really thirsty
You walk, but its a good looking car to take a glance back at! Thanks for the comment and appreciate you taking the time to watch. Hope you stay tuned.
You can pick them up because they were built as Rep Mobiles to 100+k miles and then they were worthless, wonder how much actual private buyers lost in value(???). Great load lugger and definitely a cheap way to get into a Fast Ford!!!
Thanks for the comment. As you say, these have been daily transport for lots of years and only now are starting to find a bit of a following... lots of rough cars out there as a result. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Mark... I assume when you owned the Cortina you realised you'd reached the pinnacle and knew nothing else could possibly compare?! 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watching the video.
Toyota carina gti for 13 years vs 1 mk Ford cortical including 3 engines 2 gearboxes prop shafts and rear axles and a welded boot floor. The last engine was a 2.1 with a 3.0s carb, great for drifting on the bends.
I've got a 2008 XR5 with the Volvo 5 pot which to be honest is now just being run until it dies. Build quality in the first year or two was terrible especially with the power steering rack defect. It's not worth spending the money on it as parts are VERY expensive for it although when she picks her skirts up she really, really moves fast. The downside is I've never had such a badly built car. The best thing though is that engine; superb bit of engineering from Volvo.
Thanks for the comment. I am surprised at your experience regarding build quality - I've not experienced or heard much about any real issues, but we can both agree on the brilliance of the engine. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I think, of all the Mk4 Mondeos the 2.5T will be the most or amongst the most desirable. It's a cracking car and the engine makes it, that 5-cylinder makes it special. I do not believe it will go so far as the Sierra Cosworth or ST200, but I do think they'll hold and slowly increase in value. Thanks for watching.
I'm sorry about this I love the Mondeo's especially the hot ones but the early 2000s one if it's st like the st 220 was or something a diesel would be std perfect just a childish badge some people would laugh at probably why it's just an st badge unless there is a d on the badge of the diesel st
Thanks for the comment. As you say, a great engine and it pulls really well both in the Focus and the Mondeo. You are right in that the Mondeo is more luxury than sports, but it remains fast and lots of fun. Thank you for watching.
My dad sold his 11 years ago. A top spec titanium x sport 2.0 diesel. Now hes going for another gen of this mondeo. The new gen is so muxh more unreliable, worse handling and slower
Thanks for the comment. I completely understand your Dad wanting to get back into a Mondeo as they’re such good cars and unrivalled really at their price point. It’s just such a shame they’ve been discontinued! Thank for watching.
Thanks for the comment. These are indeed front-wheel drive, but as are all of the Fords of this generation... they do still drive well. Thanks for watching.
A great looking car I must say. It is rather sad Ford killed it off in favour of horrible suv's.
Thanks for the comment. The Mondeo has always been a good looking car and I was a bit undecided about this Mk4 (Gen3) when launched, but I think it looks great now... and it really is brilliant to drive. Thanks for watching and continued support.
Why on earth would anyone choose an suv over a Mondeo?
@@curtisj2165 Why on earth would people choose one period!? And yet they do, by the millions 😣
Not Ford killed it. We, people did. Car makers naturally shift production to what buyers prefer and discontinue what does not sell.
Shocking to think that Ford has/will stop making the:
Ka
Fiesta
Focus
Mondeo
These were the motoring fabric of the UK.
I have had a Titanium X Diesel Estate Mondeo for a while - its been brilliant - spacious, comfortable, reliable and economical. I honestly cannot imagine ever changing it (especially as a second/third car). Really good video
Thanks for the comment, it is good to know you enjoyed the video. The Mondeo, as you say, has everything and the diesel gives you fantastic fuel economy (and performance) as well. Thanks for watching.
The step up from Titanium X to Titanium X Sport really makes a difference to how the car looks and feels IMHO. The slightly lowered sports suspension, subtle bodykit and red sticking for the interior really do make it a nice thing to look at AND drive!
Yup. I’ve got a txs 163 estate too. Fekin love it. Great car
And it’s got 150k on it
Ive owned my 2.5T with facelift front end for 6yrs now running 305bhp 510Nm still love it. Also take it to quite afew shows
Thanks for the comment - great to hear from a 2.5T owner (you have a great car). Sounds like it is running nice power, it must be quick! Good to know you take it to some shows, in the years to come it will be something of real interest for people who come to see the cars. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors theres quite afew tuned ones now around the 400bhp mark i also help run a facebook group for them ford smax/mondeo/kuga/xr5 owners group.
Bought one last summer too, same year colour 70k miles top gear cat back exhaust, belts brakes tyres done 3.5 k, love it! You hit the nail on the head performance ford on a budget and a real wolf in sheep's clothing, keep it on the boost and wait for the boy racers in their fiesta Sts to try their luck then boost it :) really does shift, it makes them look silly to their girlfriends in their passenger seats, doesn't fail to make me smile, well apart from the 21.4 mpg it does and £30 a month road tax but who cares, great video
Thanks for the comment Ian, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. Good to hear from a fellow owner, particularly a Moondust Silver car. Yours sounds very nice and on nice miles. 👍
Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Lol that is exactly it ... just sitting then on the boost at three and a half k in third and then bye bye fiesta 😆😆
Recently got myself a 2.5 t titanium (non x) hatchback in Black. '07 with less then 150k km (92k miles) on the clock. It has most of the goodies on your example car, but it really doesn't give away the fact it carries that turbo charged 5-pot Volvo machine in the engine bay.
It' 's a great comfortable travelling machine and the massive boot easily takes my road bike without taking any of the wheels out.
However, bury your right foot and it WILL go forward!
It does have a bad drinking habit but then again, so do I.
Love the enthousiasm you show on your channel. You're a true petrol head indeed! Keep up the good work.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing details of your cars, it looks to me that you have a good one. They are great to drive. 👍
Thanks also for the positive feedback about my Channel, I really appreciate the support and hope you stay tuned.
Thanks so much for watching.
I had a mk3 Mondeo Graphite 1.8 years ago. Loved everything about it. Loads of car for the money, and still went very well. Had to get a Connect after, as I needed the space for work, but the Mondeo will always be remembered as a fantastic car to me. Great video, all these cars will rocket in value by 2025 and beyond.... Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I have always found the Mondeo to be brilliant in pretty much every form - the 1.8 was a very capable car (the Connect drives well too!). Thanks for watching.
Hi. I purchased a 2007 2.5T estate in July 2018 £2.500 69000miles. It has been the best buy ever. Pleasure to drive comfortable on long journeys and always puts i smile on my face.Reliability has been great with only tyres oil changes and i did the cambelt. What you pay on fuel cost 25mpg you save on garage bills. I do have a heavy right foot. lol.
Great to hear from you, thanks for the comment. They are fabulous cars and I really like the estate's styling. I am sure your car will continue to prove reliable (and fun). Thanks for watching.
I've had my Titanium X Sport 2.5T for 11 years and don't ever want to part with it. I think the sport trim (as per the James Bond one, which was and maybe still is on display at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu ) makes it look a lot better, and the interior trim with Piano Black centre console and red stitching also is another winner. Interestingly the X Sport in Australia (and maybe other pacific regions) was badged as the XR5 Turbo.
Thanks for the comment David - good to hear from a long-term owner and someone who is still enjoying the Mondeo (I think they are fantastic). It is a shame they did not release the James Bond spec'd Mondeo as I agree, it is a great looking car. I am aware of the Australian XR5 Turbo, but thought it is the name given to the Focus ST. Thanks for watching.
Should have badged & sold it as an XR5 Turbo in UK!
@@cornishcarcollectors they gave the name to both! Weird eh? I have a 2009 Titanium X Sport 2.5T - bought for £5k 5 years ago and it's comfortable, fun, practical. Love it.
Always wanted one of these absolutely perfect now I have a child!!
Thanks for the comment Chris. You will not be disappointed if you do manage to get a good one, and they make great family wagons! Thanks for watching.
I've owned one of these for 6 years. Only faults have been the common ones. Fuel pressure sensor and PCV diaphragm. Both easily fixed at home. As you say this "EUCD" platform is common to Ford Mondeo, Galaxy and S-Max, LR Freelander and the larger Volvo saloons and estates of 2007-2014
Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from an owner and that your experience of the Mondeo continues to be positive. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I used to have a lower powered titanium x 57 plate and it had a really annoying issue of dumping water from the boot lid ledge into the boot when raining....
I bought mine in 2021 (08 black 2.5t titanium x) you got it bang on, the car does everything while putting a big smile on your face.
Yeah its thirsty, around 29mpg with a mix of spirited and sensible driving but the sound and the power make up for it for me. That and the look on people's faces when you leave them in the dust in an old mondeo 😂
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
It’s always good to hear from someone who owns the car featured and great to know you are enjoying your 2.5T Mondeo… they are fantastic cars.
Hope you stay tuned to my Channel. 👍
I’ve just bought one collecting it today same colour as this one. Thank you for sharing your video.
Thanks for the comment and good luck with your new car, if it’s the 2.5T then you are in for some fun (and luxury) motoring.
Enjoy it and thanks for watching.
I owned a identical mk4 08 Mondeo Titanium X in Hypnotic Silver & had it for almost 5 trouble free years , even though am on BMW / Mercedes now i still say this Mondeo Titanium X is one of the best cars I've ever owned , Sadly Ford lost me after i test drove the final mk5 it didn't feel as good as the mk 4 , Great video !
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your experience of the Mondeo. As you say, the Mk4 is as good a drive as the more premium brands... glad you remember it fondly. Thanks for watching.
What was it about the Mk5 Vs MK4 that put you off?
Picked up a black titanium x 2.5t estate last year .... gave it a new clutch, plugs, water pump, cam belt and all the gubbins in the first month ... goes in next week for a new idler pully, belt, boost solenoid, forge return valve and actuator.... then to install an airtec intercooler from our local lads ready for a remap ... not making anything obvious ... just a modern day sleeper... I'm 44 not 24 😆
Thanks for the comment and for sharing the modifications you have made to your 2.5T, which sounds awesome and must be quick. Keep enjoying it and thanks for watching.
So... I just bought this model of car last autumn and wanted something interesting, but didnt know i had bought this beauty of a sleeper. I was planning on using this car to get used to 'more horsepower' and then move on to something 'more known' and then try to upgrade that car.
However i quickly came to understand this car is something different 😅
Im very new to modding my car, and wasnt planning on doing it to this car, but i did entertain the idea and went looking online for common mods. I could only find some peope that did a bit of mapping mods to it but to me thats 'cheating' because the whole engine should be beefed up to reliably deliver the improved power.
I see you just mentioned the whole shebang 😂 Can you point me in some direction on how you came to these parts?
I just bought one. It has every option including active suspension and adaptive cruise control. It drives like a Cadillac, is fast and has a great sound to it. I really love it !
Thanks for the comment and congratulations on your new purchase; you have bought a brilliant car.
I hope you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching.
Owned mine for 3 years, 148k miles, just had the block mod done and will be fitting a new fuel pressure sensor in a couple of days. Love my car and other 2.5 mondeos
Thanks for the comment; it is great to hear from a 2.5ltr Mondeo owner - I hope you enjoyed the video. Keep enjoying your car and thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors still own it. It's now running 281bhp
I got a 2012 ford Mondeo 2.2 titanium X sport. Love it . Only got 36000 on the clock
Thanks for the comment and for sharing the details of your Mondeo, which sounds amazing. Low mileage and a really nice model; keep hold of it!
Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
They are underrated Mondeo's what I call a family man's racer
Thanks for the comment. I agree, they are underrated and subtle, but properly quick! Thanks for watching.
Loved mine, loved showing up boy racers in mine. Great fun.
Thanks for the comment - it is good to hear from a previous owner of a 2.5T. Thanks for watching.
Im so glad i got a MK4 facelift diesel 2.0 nearly full stuffed. Never gonna give this one up, great car!
Thanks for the comment and sharing your car - sounds great and definitely a car you'd want to keep hold of as you'll need to spend a lot of money to get something similar today. Thanks for watching.
I have this car & love it! Still going strong 💪🏼
Thanks for the comment. You’ve got a good car there, continue to enjoy it and so long as you look after that engine it will go on and on. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing this video and indeed it’s a well kept secret that this is such a great car. Nice handeling and iconic Volvo engine. Bought it especially for the engine. For 7 years now I own a black estate titanium version. The best config IMHO. Bought it with 100k KM and now over 180k KM. No problems whatsoever. Only the annual services.
the reveal of the car was rather comedic. Bravo :)
Thanks for the comment and feedback, much appreciated. Hope you stay tuned to the Channel. Thanks for watching.
I fancy one of these, we already own 2x 5 pots. I can't get enough of them. They've gotten in to my blood 😭
Nice ST and Saph 🤘
Thanks for the comment. I know what you mean about the in line 5-cylinder, I love my Focus ST. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned for more on my ST, Sapphire and other cars. 👍
Have one of these - exactly this model - and have had it since new in 2008. Best car that I've ever owned and I've had a few 🥰
Thanks for the comment. It is always good to hear from an owner, but 14 years of ownership is incredible... well done! It really is a great car so I totally understand you keeping and enjoying the Mondeo for that long. Thanks for watching.
I've got a 60 plate Mondeo titanium x sport 2.0 turbo petrol 205 bhp. I love it
Thanks for the comment - you have a nice car there, the successor really to this 2.5T. Thanks for watching.
I've always quite fancied on of those in estate guise. It's a pity Ford never bothered with a proper ST version for this shape of the Mondeo because all the basics were already there for a great fast Ford. But then I suppose if it wore an ST badge it would go for a heck of a lot more than it currently does! If ever there was a car that proves how important badging is with cars, this is it! Stick on a decent cat-back, turn up the boost a bit and let that 5 pot growl!
Thanks for the comment. The Mk4 Mondeo 2.5 Turbo is brilliant and there are still good examples around. As you say, it is a pity they did not make an ST variant of the Mk4, but I get a sense Ford were going for a more premium brand with the Mk4... and, to be fair, they achieved it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors tbf they did the mk4 dirty cos the Titanium X Sport 2.5T is an ST in all but name. They should have given it maybe 5-15 more bhp so noone could complain it had less power than the ST220 and noone would have blinked an eye. Personally for the better ride and mod cons I think the TXS is better to live with than the ST220 but hey ho.
Didn’t expect to see a picture of my own ST when you showed the orange ones at the start! We have a MK4.5 with the 240bhp 2.0 EcoBoost which replaced the 5 pot, just as quick but doesn’t sound as good!
Thanks for the comment and pleased to hear from someone who's car appeared in one of my photos (Gaydon in 2021?). The 2.0ltr EcoBoost is a fine car! Thanks for watching.
Another great video… you’ve got to love that 5 pot noise over the more run of the mill TDCI mundanos.. I had a S-max Titanium X 2.5t loved that car.. plus always surprised those hot hatch traffic light racers :-)…
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The noise is quite subtle in the Mondeo, but it is there when you put your foot down and it picks up so well, just like your old S-MAX I imagine (I have always wanted one!). Thanks for watching.
I have a Mk 4.5 Titanium X 2.0 TDI, 163 bhp and love the car, it gives excellent fuel economy and plenty of power for overtaking on motorway journey's , after owning mainly Audi's and Mercs for many years, the Mondeo has proven to be much cheaper and way more reliable than any of the German alternatives I have owned, would love the new version, but am gutted we won't be getting it in the UK.
Thanks for the comment Richie, it sound like you have yourself a nice Mondeo there. As you say, a real shame we will not see Mondeos being sold here in the UK anymore, so hang on to that Mk4.5 as long as you can! Thanks for watching.
Wonderful video. And what a lovely car too. I forgot that the mk4 had a 5 pot variant. I've had one mk4. It was a titanium x 2.0 diesel. 140 bhp. Had a remap and de-cat and it still had 140bhp But at the wheels lol. I've had 3x titanium x sport which I consider to be the replacement for ST. Actually I've had the 3 variants of the mk4.5 titanium x sport. 2.2 diesel manual box. 2.2 diesel auto box and the ecoboost. 3 absolutely Brilliant cars. I'm hankering after another ecoboost as it happens. They look Awesome and go like stink. However the mk4 5 pot turbo seems a ruddy good alternative considering its very tuneable lol.
Thanks for the comment and kind words about the video, much appreciated. Looks like you have a good Mondeo car history! The 140 TDCi performed well in standard tune, so yours with the additional power must have been great fun. Thanks for watching.
How much was it to de-cat it? Also I was thinking of having the dpf removed
I've currently got the mk4.5 titanium x tdci and recently had it remapped. I absolutely love it
What a great video I really enjoyed the content I used to have a Mondeo Mk1 many years ago it was a 2 liter Si I had the power engineering zetec Turbo conversion which was really the engine that Ford should have put in the Mondeo in the 1st place it was only 1 of only 7 that they ever did.
I remember an advert for the ST200 which was described as the motorway missile when it was pictured next to a Polaris missile which was quite funny but it was true the ST200 was of a brillant tourer and a fantastic car.
The titanium x you featured us fully loaded all the extras and a great engine indeed and you are perfectly right in anyone on a budget for a fast ford then it ticks the boxes as put a decent set of alloys on and it transform the cars appearance.
The only real problem is finding a real good one as so many Mondys of this nature were bought up by the comapny sales reps putting big mileage on them although there ate still real bargains to be found like the one above you have just sold
The ST220 is a brilliant car as well and so much car for your money the only downside is of course the fuel consumption which isnt brillant but more importantly the road tax bands changed from the 06 plates onwards i believe and if im correct a years tax on the later spec ST220 is around £560 a year.
Anyway a great video so much content and information which brought back some classic momories of my Mk1 Si the Power Engineering conversion produced 205bhp and 250 torque as back then in 1995 when i had it done was very impressive.
Thanks for the comment and kind words about the video, much appreciated. Your Mk1 Si Turbo sounds an amazing car! I am fortunate enough to have had a Mk1 Ghia, Mk2 ST200 (never an ST24), a couple ST220s (never an ST TDCi) and the two Mk4 2.5 Turbos. Each of these cars were brilliant in their own way, but my favourite was the ST200 because it drove so nicely and felt special with the Recaro leather seats, ST200 clocks and gearknob, and the Imperial Blue. The ST220 was very smooth, a great car but felt less sporty. I'm sad the Mondeo has been discontinued.
Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again in the future.
Brilliant and informative thank you👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the comment and feedback, really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.
Had an ex police mondeo 2.5t, which was base zetec spec. You would never have known except for the 2 tail pipes poking out from under the bumper.
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from someone who has owned a 2.5T Mondeo. Sounds like you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
@Cornish Car Collectors I certainly did have fun...unfortunately a bigger mortgage and 100 mile a day commute ment I only kept it 6 months
The 2 cars I miss having the most, my 2.5T titanium x, and my ST170.
Thanks for the comment Mike. Two fantastic cars, the Mondeo 2.5T and the Focus ST170... I am a big fan of both. Thanks for taking the time to watch and do take a look at my videos on the Focus ST and Focus Ghia as I do mention the fab ST170.
Absolutely adore my MK4.5 2.0 Titanium X Sport, they're fantastic cars! People overlooked them in favour of a badge from a German brand.
Thanks for the comment. I agree, the Mondeo Mk4/4.5 is excellent and in many ways a better buy than the more premium brands, which were bought often for a bit of status yet I'll always checkout a Mondeo in a car park over the numerous BMWs / Audis / Mercedes / etc. Thanks for watching.
I have a 63 plate mk4 2.2 derv tx sport facelift, 450nm torque goes like mad, loaded with toys and after 4 years and many miles I've never been uncomfortable driving it. Vest mondeo by far imo
Thanks for the comment. The 2.2 diesel is a great Mondeo and I believe you’d have to spend a lot of money to get something that does the job nearly as well. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting 👌 great vlog mate 👍
Thanks for the comment, appreciate your feedback and glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
Nice looking car and the Volvo 5 cylinder engine gives it character as well as get up and go, I'd have one!
Thanks for the comment. Just like the Focus ST, there are lots of Volvo badges under the bonnet, but the Ford / Volvo collaboration delivers some good cars and got this inline-5 into the Focus, Mondeo and S-MAX. 👍
Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Volvo and Ford definitely came up with some great cars at the time. I have a 2008 S80 with the 4.4L V8, they also did a 3.0L straight 6 turbo. The S80 2.5t isn't quite as fast as the Mondeo though.
All ya need is block mod, rs focus clutch flywheel, airtec intercooler, stage 1 intake, stage 2 remap, 3inch exhaust mines got scorpion downpipe and cat, xc90 volvo front calipers paired with focus rs discs yellow stuff pads, green stuff on rear all drilled and grooved, titanium x sport body kit mk4 or mk 4.5 I put mk4 on mine but wish I'd used 4.5, your welcome
That would make it a serious car. I have the RS clutch and various mods on my Focus ST, which I have featured on the Channel, it is stunning to drive. Thanks again for taking the time to watch.
Don’t forget this 5 pot Volvo engine went into the Kuga mk1 as well, i have had one for over ten years- mated to the 5 speed aw-55 volvo auto transmission. Its brilliant.
And the S-Max 2.5T, which is even more of a sleeper.
Unfortunately the Kuga is even more detuned than the Mondeo and S Max, at 200bhp it's the least powered out of the Ford family (which shares the same engine) which is a shame as it's the only one that's AWD.. it could've been a complete monster!
Thanks for the comment... I had forgotten about the Kuga! Nice to hear from someone who has owned one for so long. Thanks for watching.
@@TekkenBones would like the Smax
My brother used to have the st200 I love the sound
Thanks for the comment. The ST200 is my favourite of all the hot Mondeos, it really felt special with the Recaro interior, ST200 dash clocks and gearknob... great car. Thanks for watching.
Had a 2.5T for about 6 years and did allsorts with it,they are much faster with a bigger intercooler,bigger downpipe/exhaust,better air filter and a remap.They are quite thirsty tho.
Thanks for the comment. Your 2.5T must have been quick with that work done. Thanks for watching.
What a superb car! Thanks.👍👍
Thanks for the comment - great to know you like the Mondeo, it really is a great car. Thanks for watching.
just bought the titanium x 1.8 turbo diesel a dream to drive at £750 immaculate just needs a cambelt and waterpump change.
Great car, takes everyone by suprise at lights 😉mine is currently for sale on a 57 plate, 127k miles, dont really want to let it go but i dont use it anymore because of work car i have. If any serious buyers out there. 👍
Thanks for the comment. You are quite right about surprising people at the lights in the 2.5T Mondeo - it has the power and performance to embarrass lots of modern cars. I can understand you feeling reluctant about selling your car, I am sure you'll miss it but reads to me like you do not need it anymore. Good luck with the sale and thanks for watching.
Ive currently got a Mk4 Titanium X Sport 2.2 Diesel which i absolutely love and im gutted that i have to get rid of it due to the ULEZ coming into play next August so im currently looking at an X Sport 2.5 or maybe even the S-max 2.5 as this would be a more practical change for me
Thanks for the comment. The 2.2 TDCi is a great Mondeo and I can completely understand your frustration at having to change it due to ULEZ. The 2.5 Mondeo or S-MAX will be fantastic, but I can appreciate you'll be sad to say goodbye to your current car. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Great video thanks. I have had many Mondeo's, my wife currently has the MK5 X Pack 180bhp TDCI, which we love, I''m looking to get a MK4 2.2 Titanium X Sport soon, what problems would the ULEZ give me over the 2.5T ? Thanks again.
Both of those cars won't pass for ulez either...
Have a 2.2 titanium x sport remapped and like you say just such a car it’s my 5th Mondeo
Thanks for the comment. Remapped 2.2 TDCi should perform very well and drive very nicely, great car. Thanks for watching.
A proper sleeper and a car I can honestly say I've never seen in the flesh. I'd imagine these would have been used quite a bit in Police forces throughout the UK?
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I believe the Police did use them - they would make ideal motorway Police vehicles, fast and lots of room inside. Thanks for watching.
Very Nice.
Surely a mk3 Granada Scorpio 24v deserves to be on the list? 🤔
Find a good one of them especially a pre facelift & that’s surely going to shoot up in value.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you like the Mondeo. The Mk3 Scorpion is a great car, even with its Marmite looks! If I found one I would definitely try to buy it. If you like the old Granada then do stay tuned to the Channel as you may be interested in next week's video! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors just for clarity I wasn’t meaning the horrific bug eyed Scorpio, I was referring to the original Granada “Cosworth” 24v which I thought was a handsome looking car. Looking forward to you’re Granada video.
V.E.D (ROAD TAX) is £415 quid a year though
That's correct, it's £415 a year to tax... worth it though as it's a rare old fast Ford.
They are great cars also the S-Max came with the same engine there both lovely to drive its such a shame ford are dropping the Fiesta and Focus sad times!!!
Thanks for the comment. I have always fancied the 2.5T S-MAX and, if I ever do get one, then you can expect it here on the Channel. Saying goodbye to the Mondeo, Fiesta and Focus really is sad as the current range of Fords (with the exception of the Mustang) is a bit boring! Thanks for watching.
@Cornish Car Collectors You're welcome. Thank you for the great channel it's always great to see fast Ford's the S-Max is a nice car to drive, especially with the ST motor. You're right about Ford's range it doesn't make sense. Hopefully, something will be done about that.
My uncle had one of these top spec and he had it for a long time before buying a VW Tiguan
Thanks for the comment. Question is, does your Uncle prefer the Volkswagen or the Ford? Thanks for watching.
Good investment that fella
Thanks for the comment - I actually sold this car to a friend of mine, but I do agree these will climb in value and they're great cars to drive so best of both worlds! Thanks for watching.
I've got one of these, albeit a ghia saloon, for about 4 years. Bit thirsty but an excellent car nonetheless. Only paid £800 aswell.
Thanks for the comment. You paid a good price for your Mondeo Turbo, plus I do like the Ghia trim (bit more aligned to Ford’s heritage than the Titanium). Thanks for watching.
That's a proper sleeper, you'd never know it was rapid looking at it.
Thanks for the comment. Really is a sleeper as well as being comfortable and nice to drive when you want. Thanks for watching.
the yeah bruv classic
Thanks for the comment - glad you like the Mondeo.
I didn't know that this model existed in this configuration
Thanks for the comment. They are fairly rare and, because the styling is subtle, I think the model has gone largely unnoticed. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thank you for learning me something new today :)🥰
I knew about this years ago but it's the s-max with this engine I've always been interested in
Thanks for the comment. I have not driven the S-MAX, but like you I've always fancied one. Thanks for watching.
Get what you mean about how well these have aged. In '11 it was a choice between a Mondeo or Insignia. Picked the Insignia because Ford just didn't do it for me. Insignia was fresh and an exiting change for Vauxhall. Now in '22 Mondeo ('07 design) looks far better and more modern. I did eventually get a '09 Model a few years later with Titanium trim, nice to drive, very well equipped but as what is usually the case with Ford's some of the switchgear was cheap and tacky.
Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on the design of the Mk4 Mondeo… it really has improved with time. Thanks for watching.
Just noticed this cars twin on AUTOTRADER, at Bath Affordable Cars @ 3,995 Pounds, with just 50,000 miles on the clock !!
Thanks for the comment. Sounds a nice, low mileage Mondeo Turbo... they are great cars and soon to disappear completely from our roads. Thanks for watching.
Good video thanks, does it return the same sort of mpg's as the focus st ?
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the video. To be honest my Focus ST is modified and struggles to get over 28mpg on a run (more like 23-25 around town); however, I did have a standard Focus ST Mk2 and was really impressed with the fuel economy particularly when on a run. The Mondeo is geared differently and has a different exhaust - I have found it to be the same as the standard ST I owned... pretty good for a 2.5 petrol. Thanks for watching.
The Police loved these as they were super powerful yet just looked like a plain Mondeo
Thanks for the comment. The Police had a long history of using fast Fords as pursuit cars for decades, but today it is BMWs and the likes... shame really as I used to enjoy seeing the Sapphire Cosworths and Mondeos in the Police livery. Thanks for watching.
Still a fine looking car, it's a shame that attitudes changed and people simply didn't want a Mondeo anymore...
Thanks for the comment. I agree, a real shame to lose the Mondeo. Thanks for watching.
SUVs are the worst thing ever to happen in the automotive world. Let’s hope some manufacturers continue to produce traditional saloons for a while yet.
Thanks for the comment. I am not sure anyone will be saving SUVs as future classics, but I am certain we'll still be seeing Mondeos at shows and modern classic car events for lots of years to come. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Absolutely. If I had a spare £1350 I would be the owner of a N reg Mondeo Ghia Si that has come up for sale in Scotland this week.
Ford here and there firstly the grill was pinched from Aston Martin which they where not Happy about plus turbo is okay only problem is when its brochen gets expensive
Thanks for the comment. The grille in the Mk5 (Gen4) Mondeo certainly does have a sense of the Aston Martin to it... I did not know Aston had issue with it? If the turbo goes on any car it is a fairly expensive part to refurbish, but otherwise I do not think the 2.5ltr engine is too bad to maintain. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors me im a Rover fan and I have a Rover 75 V6 177 bhp, she is old built in 1999 but shes mein. Here in Germany there are queit a number of Rover's all different models
I am a big Rover fan too @@yorkshire6458
My daily is a Rover 75 Tourer and it is a brilliant car. I keep meaning to feature it in a video so please do stay tuned.
Nice video. Could you do one on Ford smax 2.5t. That's a S-mpv.
It's no secret just people don't realise lol my 2.5 t running 340bhp molested and interfered with by BD performance is a beast of a mondeo and is really the xr5 turbo
Thanks for the comment, it sounds to me that you have a wicked Mondeo there. I agree with you, it is a real shame Ford did not market the Mondeo here as the XR5 or ST, but having said that I do know they were trying to pitch this car against some of the luxury performance saloons / hatchbacks. Thanks for watching. 👍
@Cornish Car Collectors yeah its a shame in Australia its the xr5, in this country the focus got everything but not all bad because insurance is cheap
It's a shame ford stopped production for the mondeo but it just means as time goes on prices go up for the ones left I have a stage 2 mondeo st tdci has egr delete full stainless exhaust uprated boost and intake pipes airtec front mount intercooler is best car I've had which is why I have never sold it 😉
Thanks for the comment. I love the Mk3 (Gen2) Mondeo ST, it is my favourite, and it sounds like you have a nice one - keep enjoying it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you I shall I have just rebuilt the whole underside of it with new shocks springs drop links new wheel bearings brakes etc etc it is loved and has thousands spent in past I've had it 5 years now and has been amazing
Can you bring down the rear seats and make more space in the trunk? I can’t find this answer!
Thanks for watching the video, I hope you enjoyed it. Yes, the rear bench seats fold down to extend the boot luggage space.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks!
id like it in estate form
Thanks for the comment. They do look great as estates, I've been fortunate enough to own both. Thanks for watching. 👍
Had my 3.0 ghia x for 16 years “ not economical but I don’t care because it’s never broke down and it’s in mint condition ‘ wouldn’t want a modern car even if it was free 😆
Thanks for the comment Robert, it sounds to me you have a very nice car... I do not blame you not wanting to ever change it! Thanks for watching.
I'm lucky to have a volvo s60 d5 and a mk4. 5 mondeo 2.0tdci love them both I'm going to remap the mondeo to give it a bit more grunt
Thanks for the comment. You’ve got a couple of nice cars there. Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Never know about this model only thought they did 2.2 in the mondeo
Thanks for the comment. You are not alone in not knowing Ford put the five-cylinder into the Mondeo. Ford also put this engine into the S-MAX and early Kugas. Thanks for watching.
I had the saloon booted version from new, not the hatchback the same colour as that, in my mind the best Mondeo
Thanks for the comment. I have always liked the Mondeo Saloons. Whilst they were not big sellers in the UK, like the Sierra Sapphire, they brought a bit of executive class to the range. Thanks for watching.
Afaik these titanium X were never sold here in the netherlands. True shame. Love my 1.6 (gas) titanium tho :D
Thanks for the comment. Shame you did not get the 2.5T in the Netherlands, but your 1.6 Titanium is still a good car as is any Mk4 Mondeo. Thanks for watching.
Whats the mpg like ?
Thanks for the comment.
I've not found the MPG bad on any of the 2.5ltr Mondeos or Focuses I have owned - all will do 35+mpg on a run and around 30 urban.
Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed the video I have a Mk 5 2.0 ltr St line Which I love driving, It's quick and must admit gets a lot of quizzical look's amazing how many times I've been asked what is it? But I will say a2.5 or a 3.0 ltr would be a great idea oh and Ford stopping production and the Fiesta's is in my opinion wrong period !! these two cars are better than any suv or electric
Thanks for the comment. I like the Mk5 Mondeo; you’ve got a nice car there. Thanks for watching.
Great video, very informative, but I must say you need to fix your microphone as it’s very muffled
Thanks for the comment Steven, I appreciate your feedback on the video. The microphone let me down in this video, which I only realised when I came to editing. Very frustrating, but new microphones arrived in the post this week! Thanks for watching.
You forgot to mention the st220 wasn’t the first sportier version of the mk3. They brought out the zetec-s with 2.0 2.5 v6 and 3.0 v6 engines which are nearly identical to the 220. Although they flared the front bumper arches into the bumper of the 220
Thanks for the comment Tom. I like the Zetec-S... I think I still have a brochure as thought I might have one in the future, if I ever see a good one (they are rare now). Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors rare as hens teeth now. Scrapped mine in June 2.5 v6 loon and was the zetec-s for some reason they dropped the - in 2003/2004 think last time I checked there’s only 4 left on the road although Ford did book some wrong and put them on as a ghia x
@@tomhope4613 i had a 2003 Mondeo Ghia, but for some reason the log book said it was a Zetec-S
@@curtisj2165 if you remember the reg go on fordetis and see what it says. Usually it was the other way round but that’s interesting
@@curtisj2165 meant to add if it had round front fog lights with chrome rings then it would’ve definitely been a zs
Worth noting that the 2.5T in the mondeo / Focus ST / Smax/ Kuga has a small K04 turbo running at low boost. But in the MK2 Focus RS, they threw away the K04 and went with a bigger K16 turbo, very similar to what the big Volvos were using in the old T5 cars. The turbo in the stock 2.5T engine is a bit of a bottleneck and cannot push enough air to make good power after 5,000rpm. It's designed for low end/midrange grunt... Anyone who's remapped an ST will know that they absolutely FLY are low RPM, but at high rpm the power falls off a cliff.
Thanks for the comment. As you say, the ST is a decent 'off the lights' performer and provides lots of smiles, but the RS is a different animal all together. Thanks for watching.
Doesn't matter how powerful you make it. The torque steer will be so bad you'll tone it back down to Standard.
Thanks for the comment and sharing your thoughts, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. 👍
I bought this car and had exactly these thoughts. It felt like there was an alignment issue. So i did some realignment (badly needed, i think some people were caught offguard when test riding it). And i put some proper brand tires on it... and its behavior started to make sense.
Its so fun to drive now, but its actually the torque pull (to the right) that i enjoy the most😅
If you put it right at that point of drift the car gets in this controlled state of drifting and the torque is so good that it will just go wherever you want it to go.
Australia has the XR5.. Best part is a the Volvo 5 pot
Thanks for the comment. I featured the XR5 briefly in my recent video on my Focus ST Mk2. As you say, the inline 5-cylinder engine is fantastic. Thanks for watching.
3:06 no big wheels? Mate, those wheels are 18" which are pretty big in my book. SUV's riding around on 20" wheels just makes those Mondeo wheels seem to be small
Thanks for the comment and you are quite correct, the 18" Y-Spoke alloys are a good size and look great on the Titanium Mondeo. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
Running costs - it's a thirsty engine, so just like Legacy R SpecB and Alfa's V6, it's no longer what buyers want. 25mpg is OK on a sports car but for daily driving...
Thanks for the comment. The 2.5 is on the thirsty side, but just like the other cars you mention they are motorway heroes and will be missed now that manufacturers are not making cars like these anymore. Thanks for watching.
Garage it, and it will double, maybe even treble in value in a few years.
Thanks for the comment. If the past few years are anything to go by then you are right, values should rise... but I am not sure by how much as we seem to be in a bit of a 'bubble' at the moment. I certainly intend to look after it whilst driving it on nice days. Restoration first... let's see if you still think there is opportunity for value to appreciate once all the bills are in! Stay tuned and thanks for watching.
Doubt these will be highly sought after.
They have a following and many of the 2.5T Mondeos have high miles. Whilst I agree these will not be mega valuable, I do believe they will be a sought-after car in future.
sapphire was 5.5 sec to 60mph and top speed of 155mph as standard.
st220 was the exact same.
Thanks for the comment Andrew. Sourcing accurate performance numbers proved pretty difficult, which is why I looked to Parkers for objective / consistent data. Not entirely sure how accurate Parkers is, but it put the ST220 as slower to 60 than 5.5 seconds. Whatever it is, the Mondeo 2.5T remains a strong performer amongst similar cars from Ford over the years. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors ST220 0-60 is declared slower circa 7.4 or whatever figures people put out there. Owners tend to get 6.6s out of the box, I'd disagree with 5.5s personally but easy enough to get there for those ambitious enough to do so.
5.5 for a 220 v6. Not a chance. Mine never came close to that
i recently bought one. It came with an built in lpg tank so driving it is an absolute bargain! A full tank costs me less than 50€. Which is a good thing because this 2.5t can be really thirsty
what if you get a popped tire? what then ?
You walk, but its a good looking car to take a glance back at! Thanks for the comment and appreciate you taking the time to watch. Hope you stay tuned.
You can pick them up because they were built as Rep Mobiles to 100+k miles and then they were worthless, wonder how much actual private buyers lost in value(???). Great load lugger and definitely a cheap way to get into a Fast Ford!!!
Thanks for the comment. As you say, these have been daily transport for lots of years and only now are starting to find a bit of a following... lots of rough cars out there as a result. Thanks for watching.
I've only ever owned 1 Ford, a mk5 2.0gl cortina that was enough
Thanks for the comment Mark... I assume when you owned the Cortina you realised you'd reached the pinnacle and knew nothing else could possibly compare?! 🤣
Thanks for taking the time to watching the video.
Haha well I had a toyota carina gti for 13 years and I wish I still had it.
Toyota carina gti for 13 years vs 1 mk Ford cortical including 3 engines 2 gearboxes prop shafts and rear axles and a welded boot floor. The last engine was a 2.1 with a 3.0s carb, great for drifting on the bends.
I do love the way predictive texting works, sorry.
2007 mondeo st 2.5 104 k just sold in auction for £975
Someone got a bargain!
Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch.
I've got a 2008 XR5 with the Volvo 5 pot which to be honest is now just being run until it dies. Build quality in the first year or two was terrible especially with the power steering rack defect. It's not worth spending the money on it as parts are VERY expensive for it although when she picks her skirts up she really, really moves fast. The downside is I've never had such a badly built car.
The best thing though is that engine; superb bit of engineering from Volvo.
Thanks for the comment. I am surprised at your experience regarding build quality - I've not experienced or heard much about any real issues, but we can both agree on the brilliance of the engine. Thanks for watching.
I think I've just been unlucky.
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On Autotrader (well 3 dogs)
Thanks for the comment and interest. They were rare when new, but as you say they are getting really rare now. Thanks for watching.
Do you think this could turn into a classic
Thanks for the comment.
I think, of all the Mk4 Mondeos the 2.5T will be the most or amongst the most desirable. It's a cracking car and the engine makes it, that 5-cylinder makes it special. I do not believe it will go so far as the Sierra Cosworth or ST200, but I do think they'll hold and slowly increase in value.
Thanks for watching.
I'm sorry about this I love the Mondeo's especially the hot ones but the early 2000s one if it's st like the st 220 was or something a diesel would be std perfect just a childish badge some people would laugh at probably why it's just an st badge unless there is a d on the badge of the diesel st
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from another fan of the Mondeo. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
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Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks.
Great engine but That car is like a cruise liner to drive
Thanks for the comment. As you say, a great engine and it pulls really well both in the Focus and the Mondeo. You are right in that the Mondeo is more luxury than sports, but it remains fast and lots of fun.
Thank you for watching.
My dad sold his 11 years ago. A top spec titanium x sport 2.0 diesel. Now hes going for another gen of this mondeo. The new gen is so muxh more unreliable, worse handling and slower
Thanks for the comment. I completely understand your Dad wanting to get back into a Mondeo as they’re such good cars and unrivalled really at their price point. It’s just such a shame they’ve been discontinued!
Thank for watching.
Front wheel drive though.
Thanks for the comment. These are indeed front-wheel drive, but as are all of the Fords of this generation... they do still drive well. Thanks for watching.