Mondeo ST24

**Polyal** · 10-12-2007, 03:18 PM

Hey guys,

I cant remember if I have asked this before, but what issues does the ST24 have? I am dead keen to buy one when the ute sells.

When does the timing belt need to be done? Any other general things to look for?

I am in the market for one of these, a e34 535i or a Pug 406; but would rather stay with Ford (although im still 50/50 on the FWD thing).

So yeah, any info would be great and are there many owners on this site?

XR5-Boy · 10-12-2007, 03:39 PM

Hey Polyal!

the ST24 is basically my car (cougar) with a different skin and some other minor stuff. Engine wise they are very strong. The 2.5 Duratec will keep on truckin for a while. In terms of other issues, some of the other ppl who have ST24 might want to contribute to this thread.

**Polyal** · 10-12-2007, 03:41 PM

hey mate

yeah I am a fan of the cougar and probe; but unfortauntly (depending on how you look at it) I really do need a sedan.

Is the cougar and probe engine the same as the ST24?

Big fan of the ebaich (sp?) cougar aswell.

kiwijohn42 · 10-12-2007, 10:00 PM

Peugeot 406 V6 coupe is the sex. Goes like hell and looks gorgeous. I'm sure you could manage with only 2 doors.

**Polyal** · 10-12-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

Peugeot 406 V6 coupe is the sex. Goes like hell and looks gorgeous. I'm sure you could manage with only 2 doors.

Yeah mate I do like them, but, hard to find a manual plus I do need the 4 doors; hard with a baby seat I would imagine.

kiwijohn42 · 10-12-2007, 10:40 PM

The one I test drove was manual, pity I could only afford a Fiesta.

zetec · 11-12-2007, 12:30 AM

Mondeo ST24 are understated but sexual. The engine's a nice little unit, not an earth shatterer but a really smooth unit. A nice exhaust really opens up a creamy V6 raspiness that hints at VW Golf R32-esque noise but not quite as hard edged.

Will keep up with a 2.0 litre Focus happily. Best servied on a set of 17" LR Focus rims for ultimate looks and ride, preferably a set of ST170's for the most appropriate British Super tourer look and it really suits it.

Well specced with power everything, 4 airbags, CD, the lot really.

Timing chain thus it lasts 250,000km. Drive Belts are probably around 120,000km but I'm not sure on that.

Otherwise a nice little car with a big boot and enough room to fit 4. The rar's a little squeezy on leg room for tall people but it is comfortable.

zetec · 11-12-2007, 12:46 AM

VIDS:

ST24 with no Filter or airbox (similar to a high-flow in sound) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz9Bu...eature=related)

ST24 with Bluefin Remap and K&N induction kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEf2FdZGMVQ

ST24 pulling away from stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elsqCGtTa24

K&N Pod filter sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzV4Q8swdyo

Powerflow exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8fJ9q5Hq00

SEXUAL!!

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**Polyal** · 11-12-2007, 09:19 AM

Excellent, thanks for that; much appreciated.

So nothing of note worth looking out for other than a proper service history?