Faults:

Car stalled.. tranmission apparently got locked up and the entire car was shaking violently. Couldn't start the car again for like 10 minutes (this was during the run in period (about 200km when this happened). Haven't had the same problem since.

Car stalled again for no apparent reason at about 1200km.. engine was turned off and oil lamp was beeping and flashing... checked oil, but it was all fine.. so start again.

General Comments:

Very good to drive. Smooth acceleration and very powerful.

All is very good apart from the hiccups at the start during the 41-1500km period. And the stalling was caused by changing gears in tiptronic mode..

Faults:

1 rear axle to be replaced

Automatic transmission to be replaced.

Computer module needed to be replaced.

Disc brakes needed to be machined a few times.

Steering rack needed to be replaced.

Fuel gauge fault.

Water pump needed to be replaced.

ECU needed to be reprogrammed for the VCT.

General Comments:

Very comfortable car to drive, but it spends most of its time in the dealership getting warranty fixes.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing.

General Comments:

This is a fantastic performance car in terms of acceleration, handling and braking. It also has the unexpected bonus of a surprisingly compliant ride considering it's handling abilities.

The build quality is streets ahead of my previous car, and considering it has 50% more power than anything I've owned previously, I was surprised to find the fuel bill is only 5% greater.

Faults:

1: O-Ring in back of water pump failed. Lost water from engine, didn't get damaged.

2: Front brakes warped 4 times, Replaced disc's once and skimmed 3 times.

3: Suspension rattle since new. Dealer won't fix in case ford won't reinburse them.

4: Gear shift boot split in cold weather.

5: Battery going flat due to moisture getting into a connection near the radiator.

6: Motor starting and running rough, due to VCT solenoid being blocked, before service, and within one week afterward.

7: Major water leak into boot in wet weather through poor fitment of spoiler.

General Comments:

This car is comfortable to drive, but has a lot to desire in the way of handling, compared to the 1997 Subaru Liberty RX 2.5, and also less top gear acceleration at 110km/h+.

Very comfortable front seats.

Steering is to twitchy, but precise, with little feeling in it.

Has very good headlights, especially if you put in +50 globes.

Blue dash lights are great at night.

Fuel economy is 11-12 litres per 100km, with easy driving on flat country roads, at 110km/hr.