Which used Ford Mondeo should you buy?

Not so long ago, cars like the Ford Mondeo were incredibly popular choices for drivers looking for family transport that ticked all the boxes.

However, the unstoppable rise of the SUV means that is no longer the case, and the Ford Mondeo was discontinued permanently in 2022. This ensures that it is now great value used.

When new, the Ford Mondeo was available with an array of engines, so there should be plenty of options out there to suit you, whatever your needs.

Drivers who’ll regularly be covering lots of motorway miles will be best served by one of the diesels (which, depending on the age of the car, will either be referred to as a Duratorq or EcoBlue engine).

The EcoBoost petrols will be more for you if you’re willing to trade some fuel economy for slightly peppier performance.

There’s also a petrol-electric hybrid version, though finding one in a specific spec may be tricky as they tend to be rarer, so there’s much less choice.

Read our full Ford Mondeo review

What used Ford Mondeo trim levels are available?

The Ford Mondeo comes with the company’s familiar list of trims, starting with the entry-level Zetec and topped by the lavish Vignale specification.

Ford Mondeo Zetec

The entry-level version Ford Mondeo Zetec is a respectably well equipped car, with the key equipment highlighted below. The kit list remained pretty much unchanged after a mid-life update.

• Eight-inch touchscreen media system
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Dual-zone air-conditioning
• Cruise control

Ford Mondeo Titanium

The next rung up the ladder was the Ford Mondeo Titanium, which added to the specification of the Ford Mondeo Zetec. If you are specifically looking for a hybrid example, the Ford Mondeo Titanium was the de-facto entry-level model for the petrol-electric version.

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Keyless start
• Heated front seats (Later models)
• Power-adjustable front seats (Later models)

Ford Mondeo ST-Line

If you are after a model with a subtly sporty streak, then the Ford Mondeo ST-Line versions could be what you’re looking for. While they don’t boast any performance enhancements over the regular Ford Mondeo models, they are a little bit sportier to drive thanks to their slightly firmer suspension set-up.

• Firmer suspension
• Aggressive exterior bodykit
• Sporty front seats

Ford Mondeo Vignale

The Ford Mondeo Vignale is the one to go for if you’re after the plushest example possible. As well as the kit available on the less expensive grades, Ford Mondeo Vignale versions came as standard with the equipment listed below. Do bear in mind that Ford Mondeo Vignale models not only carry a price premium over regular models, but are also less common, especially if you want a hybrid.

• 12-speaker sound system
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Noise-cancellation tech (Later models)

Is a used Ford Mondeo a good buy?

While the Ford Mondeo didn’t fly out of showrooms when brand new, it makes an interesting case for itself as a used purchase, as it’s very good value second-hand.

This is especially the case if you’re after a good all-rounder that does a lot of things well as a comfortable, roomy family car.

It fares particularly well for spaciousness. There’s enough room in the front and rear seats for taller adults not to feel hemmed in on long car journeys, and the luggage volume of 541 litres is also good.

If you need even more room than that, there’s also a Ford Mondeo Estate with up to 1,605 litres of cargo carrying capacity if you drop the rear seats down.

The Ford Mondeo fares well when it comes to comfort, too, thanks to the composed ride that helps take the strain out of longer journeys or drives on bumpy roads. It isn’t as sporty to drive as its predecessors, but there’s more than enough agility for day-to-day driving duties.