Slik Johnson

Im thinking of getting a Mondeo ST200 in the sexyiest blue ever. I wanna hear some reasons why I should or shouldn't buy one?

neil andeRSon

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brilliant car's mate. i'd deffo have another!!

Simmo

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We've had our 200 wagon a good few months now after buying it off another PF user and am really impressed with it. We wanted a new daily workhorse and needed something large enough for when we start the family and to fit the large dog in the back. It's a little bit juicy of you're using it a lot but the sound, speed and comfort is awesome...

...just look out for common tired front wishbones which are unique to the 200 and is a Ł500-ish main dealer job; I bought ours knowing they needed doing so no didn't get caught out!

Marney

Bodywork will show marks easily owing to the paint colour, check bottom of doors around the sills and wheel arches for corrosion. Check all rubber on window surrounds for degradation.

When driving check operation of all gears especially engaging fifth, should slide in nice and easy. Check clutch operation a high biting point or stiffness could indicate excessive wear.
When accelerating check the IRMC is working, you should feel a subtle kick midway up the rev range, if it hesitates or wont accelerate smoothly its probably knacked.
Ensure the temp gauge settles mid way and stays there. Do all the usual checks for gasket leaks, take the oil cap off and ensure its clean and gunk free. Check the colour of coolant too.
Check a/c is cold, if not you may have a knacked compressor (worst case scenario)
Worth checking the engine code too. All ST200 engine codes begin with SGA.
It's either engraved on the right of the block, or, as in my case, on the black timing chain covers (I think) on the left, then you'll know it's an actual 200 engine and not the 170bhp lump shoved in.

Interior- usual wear and tear to be expected but check the operation of the trip computer and check the electrically adjustable drivers seat for normal operation.

Also check wheels for kerbing and inspect tyres for uneven wear, ST is hard on the standard brake set up, look to get a brake upgrade if you can.
Alot of Mk2 owners have upgraded the brakes using Mk3 calipers and pads along with 300mm ST170 discs.




*lot of this info has been copied from another forum I'm on

Slik Johnson

Cheers for your help guys. I think Im gonna go for it but does anyone have any reason why I shouldnt buy one (not including the MPG as I know this is quite high but as I live in Milton Keynes with alot of roundabouts Im always gona have high MPG)

neil andeRSon

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i was getting up to 37 mpg on the motorway's. and around town it wa down to 32. so not that bad really. i'm getting the same outta my 2.0ltr focus!

CHA10

Top motors, i loved mine and it was faultless....... I now have a ST220 and hope its as good.

Slik Johnson

Any reason you didnt like the ST200 though other than the fuel?

marksst200

no they are quality mate really nice to drive as everyone said mpg a tad high but then your not gonna buy a 2.5 v6 if your worried about mpg really nice colour as well i love mine its great the missus like it as well

winkyst24

hi mate have a look on the st owners clubs as theres always some up for sale and also thier owned by people who have looked after them , a few of my mates have got them and they lovem!!!!!

winkyst24

forgot to mention if the engine sounds like its ticking, walkaway as its usually the head gaskets , the seller might tel u its the exhaust manifold gasket its probly not 9 times out of 10 its tthe head gaskets , ive done 2 of my v6s and it aint a quick job , good luck mate they are lovely motors

Marney

You're quite right in many respects mate. However the 'ticking' shouldn't get confused with the noise associated with injector tick or a lazy tappet - that's a really light tick.
A member on MEG has had the latter for the last 10K miles and is well serviced by a Ford dealer. The master tech there has worked on the DuraTec-6 since they were first introduced and assured him yonks ago that it was really nowt to be worried about.

His 200 has 130K miles under its belt now and still feels well tight and pulls like a train... Low or high miles, it's down to how it's looked after & serviced that yields longevity out the engine and the rest of the car imo; so that's what you should be looking for matey

Clearly if it's more than what I describe then go with what ^^^^^ says and walk away

bookwyse

Drop me a pt as my estate is for sale at the moment.
Well looked after and with one or two mods as Marney knows.LOL

MrBroadside

I have one as well, great cars carnt fault it in any way at all, keep eyes peeled in the for sale section as mines making way for a new toy

Marney

You're selling???!!! How come?

I saw you'd sold Wes the black 19s and got to say, I like the 5 spoke 18s that are on it atm!

STEVEST24

Few other things worth checking, problems I've had on my ST24, check rear wheel well in boot as water can leak round rear lights in to boot. Also check central locking all working as door solenoids can pack up.

You may hear scare stories about water impellers breaking, but this on early cars, which had black plastic impellor. I changed mine for metal impellor, but it a late model ST24 and it had cream coloured impellor, probably same on ST200s.

Problems I've had more annoying than expensive, I know not a ST200, but still relevant.

Hope you find a goodun, they are great cars.

mr pompey

you should also change the water pump, as they are plastic, change it for the metal one's

Pete st200

I would buy 1. I have 1 had it 18 months. No problem drive great i have always had ford cars. My ST200 will be in the ( Performance Ford Mag ) it should be in on October issue.

DanW@FastFord

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How much!! They're Ł130 a side from Ford and take no more than an hour per side.

Simmo

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Sorry... Ł459 including new CV boot and a couple of bolts

DanW@FastFord

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Which is the very reason why I'd never, ever use a main dealer!

Pete st200

Hi Slik Johnson. Do u get Perfomance Ford Mag ( October Issue ) Out now.
Look at the wright up on my Mondeo ST200.

Peter