Who owns a Mondeo ST220 / ST TDCI?

Ian · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:25

I would have preferred a double din headunit but couldnt find one that i was happy with.

Went with http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/121/61/DEH-80PRS/page.html in the end and it looks pretty good

DogsBody · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:54

Makhaira said:
There's an issue on the ST220 because Ford fitted a larger, heavier rear bumper but didn't include any extra support. What people have found over time is that the bumper "sags", and a gap appears below the rear lights. Whilst it's usually just unsightly, some people have actually had their bumpers fall off because of this, and at £600 for a new one, sense of humour failure usually takes place.

Ford issued some foam blocks to hold the bumper, but they're over £100, and not always effective. What is effective though, is the fix that the owner community came up with, which takes 10 minutes and is just drilling 5 holes and fitting 5 screws. The posts below should make it clearer!

http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/to...rear-bumper-thread/page__st__1200#entry202717

http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/topic/19528-rear-bumper-pics-screws/

I thought this issue only affected the ST Diesels ?

Janesy B · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:59

Why would it only affect diesels?

Howard · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:01

Janesy B said:
Why would it only affect diesels?

All that torque twists the body of the car and causes the bumper to shift

Janesy B · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:03

All the fail pouring out the exhaust causes the bumper to hang itself, all makes sense now.

tummelv · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:06

Howard said:
It does, inside the glove box. The OEM Sony 6CD unit sounds like arse though

So you have to leave the phone in the glovebox then? Sounds a bit awkward.

Janesy B · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:08

I don't think it would take a great engineering feat to run a 3.5mm jack cable somewhere else in the car.

Howard · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:25

tummelv said:
So you have to leave the phone in the glovebox then? Sounds a bit awkward.

Yes, if you're only blessed with a 6 inch 3.5mm > 3.5mm jack cable....

Rybo89 · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:10

The petrol gauge likes to move quickly

The engine does sound good and it can certainly shift once moving.

Imy · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:09

I'm using a flat aux cable at the moment but it's not as convenient as the retractable one I had before. The glovebox has a big enough gap for it to be closed with the cable passed through the side edge.

Phone is mounted on one of the air vents like so:

tummelv · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:13

edit: nvm

Rybo89 · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:23

Just got in touch with a guy who can do paintless dent removal. Charging me £55 to get rid of the dent and said he would go around all my car for a total cost of £80-100.

Meeting him Wednesday.

Anyone know any good wheel refurbish places that don't charge an arm and a leg?

ThundyCat · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:56

Makhaira said:
There's an issue on the ST220 because Ford fitted a larger, heavier rear bumper but didn't include any extra support. What people have found over time is that the bumper "sags", and a gap appears below the rear lights. Whilst it's usually just unsightly, some people have actually had their bumpers fall off because of this, and at £600 for a new one, sense of humour failure usually takes place.

Ford issued some foam blocks to hold the bumper, but they're over £100, and not always effective. What is effective though, is the fix that the owner community came up with, which takes 10 minutes and is just drilling 5 holes and fitting 5 screws. The posts below should make it clearer!

http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/to...rear-bumper-thread/page__st__1200#entry202717

http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/topic/19528-rear-bumper-pics-screws/

Aye, did the screw fix on my Mondeo. Works a treat.

Howard · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:23

Rybo89 said:
Just got in touch with a guy who can do paintless dent removal. Charging me £55 to get rid of the dent and said he would go around all my car for a total cost of £80-100.

Meeting him Wednesday.

Anyone know any good wheel refurbish places that don't charge an arm and a leg?

Pics of the dent out of interest?

Rybo89 · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:42

Will try grab one if I can get out of work before it gets dark.

Rybo89 · 4 Mar 2013 at 19:09

Failed... Tried taking one with the flash but you can't see any dent. It is only small, with a 3cm crease. Lad on phone said he'll be able to get it out.

Got 25mpg over 50 miles today.

Had music off to try listen if I can hear anything now I have bought it. But nothing except the parcel shelf rattling away in the back.

Howard · 4 Mar 2013 at 19:13

How do you find the performance in comparison with your VXR?

Rybo89 · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:36

Can't really compare the 2, they are 2 complete different cars.

Lets just say i am very happy with the ST220's performance.Pleasantly surprised at its handling and solid chassis. Not had the chance to have a proper hoon in it yet though.

Love the noise from the engine, hate the clock on the centre console.

Makhaira · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:40

Jacking the ST220 up for the first time is always an eye opener - the frame is so rigid that it's like you're lifting the entire car up!

"Planted" is always the word I use for the feel of the ST220, it just feels like it's glued to the road all the time, which I love.

If your only gripe is the clock, that's known as being happy with the car

. Now, take it out for a drive, get the engine up to temperature, and have a listen at 5-6k rpm...Try not to smile too much

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Howard · 4 Mar 2013 at 21:49

It's very planted indeed, and very good fun to throw around. Ford are very good at their chassis dynamics especially the bigger cars.

The price of second hand Xenon headlamp units seems to have shot up since I did mine; around £300 for a pair now it would seem. But it's a very worthwhile upgrade.