Mondeo 2.0 Duratec 2003 Cambelt Change?

[tim5571]

I am on the verge of buying a Ford Mondeo 2.0, 52 plate, 2003, Duratec. Its done 90,000 but im concerned as there is no history of the cambelt being replaced.
Is it chain driven on these models?

Thanks in advance

[WILLWONKER]

It is chain driven, I have a y Reg 1.8 with the same miles on the clock, but you may be wise to have the drive belt changed not a big job and wouldn't cost the earth at the garage. I don't think you will find that the chain will ever break, and how about this I still have the same exhaust as when it was new

[tim5571]

Brilliant! Thanks for the advice :)

[marje]

Just had the chain changed on my Yaris after nearly 113,000 miles. The chain had stretched so it wasn't taut any more and was making a noise.

[WILLWONKER]

Just take a general look at the car to see if its scruffy ie dents here and there dirty looking seats dull body work worn tyres, buying a car will always be a minefield, but when they use them for taxies you know they are up to speed, I had mine from new, as I said a 1.8 duratec and yes I have looked after it. the only problems I have had in the last 12 months are the coil springs breaking, yes a bit of a disappointment but I,ve heard of car's not just ford, cars that have only done 30000 to40000 springs breaking, but on the whole the mondeo is good, I would think that the springs have already been replaced on this one you are buying if they've had the same problem, may be worth asking, in saying that I had one replaced not so long ago and it only cost me £140 that included spring and a new strut, the strut at my request, because if you only have the spring replaced you find in a few weeks the strut starts leaking oil, the £140 included the parts labour and VAT. MY CASE RESTS , GOOD LUCK, Trevor