I learnt to drive in a '95 Mondeo GLX sedan, my first 2.0 Zetec. It was a breathless gutless bastard of an engine back then when linked into the heavy sedan (probably mainly the auto's fault), but now rejuvenated in the Mk I Focus is marginally better, still isn't overly refined or efficient. It always needed valve timing, amazing that such a solid block never got any trick technology... the new Zetec/Duratec in the Mk II Focus however is a revelation.
Great first car the Mondeo, you've done well as a compromise between solid, fun, efficient and good loooking.
My Focus Zetec was also stock when I started, it's only since I became a self inflated Focus nut that it became an extension of my incredibly huge ego....
Welcome! Love the car and good to see some more Mondeo owners!!