I mean I don't see that many posts about thrown rods, bad water pumps, or other problems on the Zetec.
I first would also say so.... but how hard do ZETEC owners drive their cars ?? I know those DURATECs guys they push it very hard.. maybe that's why they have more problems...
I know.. that's a bad comment.. we all drive in different ways...
I am saying that because I hvae a ZETEC and I never had any problem with it (NEVER) over 2years... and it has over 88,000 miles... BUT... I really never raced it either !!
I never put more than 4,000rpms on my engine (I know.. I am silly)... and things like that...