1998 Ford Mondeo ST24 V6

Highlights

• Resprayed red paint
• 24-valve V6 engine
• Scrappage scheme survivor
• Long MOT
• Manual gearbox

Overview

As any self-respecting petrolhead will know, if a car is painted red it’ll go faster. And similarly, if you put an ST badge on a Ford it’ll do the same. The Mondeo ST24 introduced the ST badge to the world, starting a chain reaction which would continue to be synonymous with fast Fords to this day.

The V6 Duratec engine fitted to the Mondeo ST24 produced a whopping 168 bhp, which was enough to pique the interest of quite a few buyers at the time, including the long-term first owner of the car for sale here.

There aren’t many 90s Mondeos on our roads today, due in part to the British public’s enthusiasm for a good scrappage scheme. So this car is a rare survivor. It has weathered the storms of bureaucracy and fashion, emerging like a butterfly with its freshly gleaming red paintwork.

So if you’re looking for a trip back to the heady days of the late 90s, or if you have a drawer full of cassette tapes but no stereo then this Mondeo offers a way to put them to good use. It benefits from a reassuringly long MOT and low ownership.

History and documentation

• Registered 30 Jun 1998
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Jun 1999 @ 6,660 miles, Sep 2000 @ 11,775 miles
• Original document pack in Ford folder
• Collection of old MOT certificates
• One key
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 10 Aug 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• The seller informs us that they purchased the car from its first owner in Oct 2020
• HPI clear

Interior

• Overall, the interior of this Mondeo appears to be in good shape for its age
• Half leather upholstery
• The only reported issue is a little worn stitching on the driver’s seat
• Dolby radio/cassette player
• Steering column mounted audio controls
• Some fading to the leather steering wheel
• Headlining clean and tidy
• A few scuffs on the door cards
• To the rear, the large load area is fully carpeted
• Rear tonneau cover
• Full size spare wheel stowed under the boot floor
• Heated rear windscreen

Exterior

• The red paintwork has been resprayed and remains in excellent condition
• It has been polished to a deep shine
• The car’s body panels all appear to be straight
• No obvious dents or damage
• The light lenses are clear and bright
• Some slight fading to the plastic window trims
• All badges present and correct
• Wire mesh front grille
• A few scratches on some of the window glass
• 16-inch, four-spoke alloy wheels
• The seller informs us that the tyres have been replaced during their ownership
• The underside of the car looks very clean for its age, while some surface corrosion can be seen

Mechanical

• 2,544 cc petrol V6 Duratec
• Produces 168 bhp and 162 lb ft
• Five-speed manual transmission
• The engine bay looks tidy, with a little surface corrosion
• The seller informs us that in the last few years it has received the following new parts: front and rear brake pads and discs, rear spring carriers, rear main oil seal, fuel tank sender, engine oil and filter change
• No reported rattles or knocks
• No current MOT advisories

Summary

‘Mondeo Man’ was once shorthand for the average Joe. But nowadays if you’re driving a 1998 Mondeo ST24, you’re one of a kind, a rare survivor. Cars like this have gone unnoticed for so long, now it’s their time to shine.

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