Faults:

At about 80,000 kilometers the clutch went and the whole clutch assembly had to be replaced. I couldn't believe it and when the car was repaired, which took over a week, I had the clutch looked at by another mechanic. He told me the parts looked barely worn.

The dashboard has become warped and is no longer smooth with the windshield. The cover for the defrost outlet where the air is blasted out onto the windshield no longer stays in place.

General Comments:

The car rides and handles great. Its tuned liked a European car so it handles corners with ease. Plenty of ponies under the hood.

Faults:

The dash is poor quality. It was replaced through a recall in 2/2001 and now in 4/2004 the dash is completely warped and disconnecting again. I've used dash covers & sun blockers and have tinted windows to ensure protection. 2 dashes in less than 5 years is not good. Ford refuses to stand by its quality (or lack there of).

My brake pads have to be replaced every 3 - 4 months and the rotors are replaced every 9 - 10 months. Ford assures me there is nothing wrong, but I've been told my company mechanics that that the size breaking mechanism is too small for the weight of the vehicle. Its extremely expensive to fix.

General Comments:

The first new car I purchased in my life was a Ford. Its what I always wanted. Now, I will never let anyone I know buy one because the safety and quality is not there. The model itself should have been recalled & never allowed to enter the market.

Faults:

The brakes, rotors and cylinders failed within the first six months.

The electrical system failed at approximately 75000 miles, shortly after the warranty was up.

The dash has warped considerately over the past year.

The computer is not reading any errors as it should.

The automatic transmission is now failing.

General Comments:

This car seemed to be the perfect family car.

It is a 4 door and fit two car seats very well.

There is not much legroom for adult passengers in the back seat.

The seats are uncomfortable on long trips.

The car handles well around corners.

The car is not worth the hassle overall.

The upkeep on this car will break your pocketbook.

Faults:

Well at first we have a problem with a real bad humming noise when it gets cold. I wish I knew what it is. No one can help me. I've asked the dealerships and none of them know anything. Dealerships and garages suck. The only ones that I can get to help me is the ones who have had this problem before. The humming noise is coming from the air intake. When I took the filter out it got twice as loud. I wish I knew what is was. If you can help me email me at Cobrafanatik22@aol.com thanks.

The doors also squeaked a lot when opened. I just have to keep greasing them up.

General Comments:

Other than that this car is great.