I don't drive them hard... in fact I have babied all my cars.
I'm kind of the type that feels if you take care of something to the upmost capability, it should treat you right.
I have friends who have also owned FORDs and have had all kinds of problems with them. My friends who own Toyota, Honda, Acura, Lexus and Infinity all say they love their cars and have never had problems with them. Now I do have a friend who has a new Mazda3 who says they are a nightmare... oh wait, FORD owns part of Mazda don't they... Hmmm.
To be fair, I know three people who have had VWs and they are always having issues. Not engine problems - but body, windows falling out or down into the door, heated seats getting stuck in the on position and sunroofs not opening or closing. So, I will stay away from VW.
My best friend is a die hard GM fan. Although he has problem after problem with them, he keeps going back for more. I'm not sure what's wrong with him... he must have been dropped on his head as an infant.
My father sold FORDs back in the 60's and has always driven one until he purchased Lincoln Continental - New back in the late 80's. He had problems with just about everything on that car. It even caught fire at one point. Was smoke inside as they drove it to the dealership. FORD would not stand behind it even though he had an extended warranty. That was the last straw for him. I listened to him b*tch about it for ever it seemed and I tried to talk him out of hating FORD too. Them I bought this Mercury Mystake. He just laughs at me now.
So, all I can say is... if you are looking at a FORD product, think twice. Go down the street until you find a Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus or Infiniti dealership. Hell, buy a Hyundai or a Kia. They are more dependable.
Read Consumer Reports, FORD and GM pretty much suck these days.
That's all the proof I need - sorry.
