Faults:

Intake manifold blew at 70K miles (covered by a general recall).

Also needed an oil pan and gasket replacement ($500).

Driver's side window needs a new track ($100).

Stock CD player malfunctioned early on -- refused to eject a CD, replaced the entire stereo system.

General Comments:

I was very pleased with the car until just recently. Seems like once it passed 70K miles, everything started to go wrong. Intake manifold was covered by a recall, but it still cost me $300 for diagnosis at another repair shop (before I knew of the recall -- thank goodness I checked it out!) towing, and rental car expenses. And, I guess living in a colder climate, a rusting oil pan is not uncommon, but not cheap to fix!

Seats, interior very comfortable. Love the sunroof/moon roof. Handles well for such a large, heavy car. V-8 motor performs great, and delivers OK mileage in the city (17-20), better on the highway (25-30). Of course, that depends widely on driving habits.

Hopefully, the problems have passed, and I can get back to ENJOYING my car.

Faults:

Intake manifold replaced under recall.

Decorative light on trunk lid cost $200 to replace a burnt out light bulb.

Shifter brake interlock cost $550 to replace.

Lot's of pinging when I get on it, even after a dealer tune-up.

Shock absorber gone after 60K miles.

Brakes replaced at 80K miles.

Transmission seal for drive shaft gone at 80K miles.

Overall, pretty reliable, but when it breaks the fix ain't cheap.

General Comments:

The model with sports handling option is pretty fun to drive, but the standard suspension wanders all over the road.

V8 has plenty of pep.

Cabin is comfortable for 260 pounds on 6'0" frame, but not really big enough for a 280 pound 6'4" friend. Interior will seem huge for petite people.

Air conditioning not quite up to Arizona summers.

Faults:

Cracked manifold (recalled).

Brakes at needed at 82,000 miles.

Door hinges needed to be replaced on the driver's side.

General Comments:

This car is really comfortable when on long or short trips.

The V8 engine makes the car with a fast pickup, but also bad on gas.

This car is a good summer car, however not good in the snow because of the rear wheel drive.

Faults:

Cracked manifold (recall).

Brakes squealing.

Battery/voltage gauge moves up and down repeatedly while the car is stopped and running. Still don't know what that is.

Hinges on the door needed to be replaced (recall).

Cooling system needs to be replaced (recall).

General Comments:

This car is fast and sporty looking, however it is not too good in the snow or rain because it is rear wheel drive.

Good summer car.

Sun roof is a plus.

Faults:

No problems with engine until Ford recalled it for a gasket replacement, then the engine blew up but Ford replaced it.

It has always and still does make a growling noise while moving and turning the steering wheel in either direction. Can anyone help on this problem as the Ford dealer has no clue.

Paint really sucks too.

General Comments:

Overall it has been a good car. Wife likes it and it is unusual for her to like anything but her mother!