Who owns a Mondeo ST220 / ST TDCI?

Princey · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:35

How easy is it to extra more power from these? Can they be supercharged?

Muffin` · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:42

Princey said:
How easy is it to extra more power from these? Can they be supercharged?

Are we gonna see you in 'Washing machines - talk to me' threads asking if they can be supercharged soon as well?

peterattheboro · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:43

I got 32mpg on a run at about 70mph.

Averaged 24mpg.

Princey · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:47

Muffin` said:
Are we gonna see you in 'Washing machines - talk to me' threads asking if they can be supercharged soon as well?

If it gets **** done quicker then yes.

Howard · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:53

[TW]Fox;21702330 said:
Howards does suprise me

Admittedly it's far easier to average higher MPGs on a run at night with little traffic but it's doable. That, or my trip computer is lying through its teeth. It's all about how you drive, how you anticipate what's happening up ahead and how much of a lead foot you have, IMHO. Makes a big difference to town driving in my experience.

27MPG combined is probably spot on, my long term average over the last ~26k is 26.6.

Matt82 · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:55

they do make great value. ive been trying to convince my mate into getting one. he has recently further ruined his life with another kid and his golf is way too small

v6 noise, a bit of grunt both for the win

Howard · 17 Apr 2012 at 12:57

I just think it's a great all rounder

Cheap to buy, reliable, handles well, goes well, rides well, comfortable, well equipped, cheap to service, looks nice, wonderful V6 growl.

R220 · 17 Apr 2012 at 16:03

DannyW said:
to be honest that 3.0 v6 has to be one of the worst engines out there, like i said the amount of fuel it uses doesnt compare to the power output ive seen e46 m3's average more mpg

Saying things like the mpg vs performance makes it a bad engine is crazy. Think about cars with similar power, standard Scooby Turbo (non sti) or RX8, they get worse mpg with similar power, do they also have bad engines? Im currently averaging 27.1mpg in mine, thats dual carrigeway, town driving and popping to tesco on my lunch break. I was seeing way worse in my mr2 turbo and not that much better in my old civic type-r eP3.

andyp · 17 Apr 2012 at 22:16

Matt82 said:
What sort of mpg does it average?

In the 14 months I've had mine I've averaged 21mpg over a couple of thousand miles.

Howard · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:11

New handbrake cables and subframe bushes for me, in addition to my major service. My wallet is quivering.

Imy · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:22

Doesn't sound like that much?

Howard · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:32

Not the end of the world no but more than the service on its own would have costed! And I did tell them to check it over and let me know if anything needs doing, so yeah.

Imy · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:41

Where did you go for a service?

My last (and first) service was at an indy and cost £207. It was the 7th year one which included air con, brake fluid drain and all filters. I also had the spark plugs and aux drive belts replaced and a full coolant drain+replace.

Howard · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:49

Main dealer where I bought it. They gave me some vouchers for discount services when I bought the car. Next year I might investigate prices elsewhere but they're not exactly expensive as far as main dealers go. However your price above is pretty good if it included all that!!

Imy · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:55

Ahh sorry didn't mean to imply the price included the spark plugs, aux drive belts and coolant drain+replace. I asked for them to be done as extras. Total including service and few other tid bits came to around £400.

Dealer wanted nearly that just for the service though.

mike gunnz · 18 Apr 2012 at 13:08

My ST220 has done just over 67000 miles it had done 65700 when I bought it a month ago. Am I right in thinking there is a major service is due at 68000 miles?

The last MOT done in Feb this year gave an advisory on the rear sub frame so I know thats due sometime in the nearish future but Ive been advised its not critical and should be sorted as and when. I'm thinking I should just get it done now tbh?

As mine is an 04 plate should I request the 7 year service and also ask the garage to give the car a thorough look over?

I'm thinking of taking it to a ST220 specialist such as Pumaspeed in W. Yorks rather than a generic garage.

Lord-Jaffa · 18 Apr 2012 at 13:29

Matt82 said:
What sort of mpg does it average?

35-40 on the motorway at 70, 20 around town (if you are lucky). I usually average about 24 mpg.

Imy · 18 Apr 2012 at 14:17

mike gunnz said:
My ST220 has done just over 67000 miles it had done 65700 when I bought it a month ago. Am I right in thinking there is a major service is due at 68000 miles?

The last MOT done in Feb this year gave an advisory on the rear sub frame so I know thats due sometime in the nearish future but Ive been advised its not critical and should be sorted as and when. I'm thinking I should just get it done now tbh?

As mine is an 04 plate should I request the 7 year service and also ask the garage to give the car a thorough look over?

I'm thinking of taking it to a ST220 specialist such as Pumaspeed in W. Yorks rather than a generic garage.

http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/Service_Sheets_ST220

Go through the old receipts for the car and check against the service sheets as to what's been done and what hasn't. I'm personally following a combination of the service sheets and haynes manual. I would think most places can manage a service on the ST220 just fine.

Services should be carried out every 12,500 miles or 12 months; whichever comes first.

Kaka · 18 Apr 2012 at 14:17

mike gunnz said:
My ST220 has done just over 67000 miles it had done 65700 when I bought it a month ago. Am I right in thinking there is a major service is due at 68000 miles?

The last MOT done in Feb this year gave an advisory on the rear sub frame so I know thats due sometime in the nearish future but Ive been advised its not critical and should be sorted as and when. I'm thinking I should just get it done now tbh?

As mine is an 04 plate should I request the 7 year service and also ask the garage to give the car a thorough look over?

I'm thinking of taking it to a ST220 specialist such as Pumaspeed in W. Yorks rather than a generic garage.

I don't have my service book to hand, but every 3rd service is a major I believe so the 7 year service is a minor one. The service schedule should be every 12500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.

mike gunnz · 18 Apr 2012 at 15:55

Imy said:
http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/Service_Sheets_ST220

Go through the old receipts for the car and check against the service sheets as to what's been done and what hasn't. I'm personally following a combination of the service sheets and haynes manual. I would think most places can manage a service on the ST220 just fine.

Services should be carried out every 12,500 miles or 12 months; whichever comes first.

Kaka said:
I don't have my service book to hand, but every 3rd service is a major I believe so the 7 year service is a minor one. The service schedule should be every 12500 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.

Cheers