Faults:

The brakes, sometimes involving rotors, have been replaced numerous times.

The factory CD player has been inoperable more often than not.

The vehicle, while under extended warranty, was taken to two Mercury dealerships with complaints of transmission problems. Each time I was told that "the transmission fluid needs to be serviced." That had already been done. Today I learned that I need either a new transmission or a transfer case, both of which cost in excess of $2,500. Of course, the extended warranty has now expired.

As my last vehicle (1995 Mazda Millenia) would definitely be ranked as a major piece of junk, I thought I was buying quality this time. Looks like I was wrong!

General Comments:

While the vehicle is comfortable, roomy and stylish, I find that the overall performance is truly disappointing. While I realized that I was not purchasing an economy car that got good gas mileage, this gas-guzzler has truly been a drain on my pocketbook. It seems like very other week it is in the shop for one problem or another.

Faults:

1st set of tires junk by 5000 miles, second set of tires junk by 12000 miles.

Plug wires.

Intake leak.

Blown head gasket.

Burnt exhaust valves.

General Comments:

The part that really burns me up is that Ford claimed I was the only one complaining about Firestone tires. Yet 2 weeks after I bought new Michelins they come out with a 6 million tire recall.

The durability of the engine has been an incredible disappointment.

I hate to admit it but I am forced to buy Japanese. I have a new MDX on order.