The Duratec may be alot more Bulletproof now that the DMD is standard on new V6s being built. That and the water pump that fails at 40-80K miles are the notable weak points..both fixable.

Also, I see you drive an ATX..this awful tranny does not show the Duratec in its best light. try an SVT laugh

1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM