Faults:
The rear driver's side power door lock motor died and was replaced.
Original battery and tires needed replacing shortly after the car was purchased.
Intermittent knocking resolved by replacing ERG valve and doing major tune up.
Rear differential leak resolved by replacing pinion gasket.
General Comments:
I've owned this car for nearly six months now, and I'm very impressed with its ride and handling considering its age. It had only 41,000 miles when I purchased it. The car was well-taken care of by its one previous owner.
I've only had to do routine maintenance work on the car, and the engine runs as smoothly as my 96 Town Car. The car is solid inside and out, and appears to be a well-manufactured luxury car. Ford definitely knows how to design and build their full-size cars for the long haul.
So far, it has been a wonderful second car and I feel safe driving it anywhere considering its above-average reliability and overall well-built design.
12th Mar 2004, 12:53
They are beautiful cars. I own one with 57,000 original miles on it. Ford has never built a better car. This is the fourth one I've had. They were all very good, but this one is the best.