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Do you hate Fords?

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I would rather drive a ____ than a Ford, in general order from most to least desirable:

---------|
Honda |
Toyota |---------- #1
Subaru|
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Nissan
BMW
Mitsubishi
Volvo
GM
Chrysler
Volkswagen
Kia
Hyundai
Suzuki
Daewoo
.
.
.

😛
 
Originally posted by: PabloMartinez
personally i think its pretty stupid to rule out an entire make of cars just because of the name. but if it makes you feel like you're a wiser consumer, more power to you. Opinions are like belly buttons.
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You must like really opinions then. 😛
j/k

In reality I don't understand the thought process behind it either. I do however rule out brands if they show themselves to produce crap cars.
 
What ford gets over 50 mpg Chaotic42!?

WAIT WAIT YOU ARE PROUD TO OWN A FESTIVA!?!!?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

If it really is made by Kia then you might have a Mitsu motor anyway - some Kias use Mitsu motors.
 
Originally posted by: Eli
I would rather drive a ____ than a Ford, in general order from most to least desirable:

---------|
Honda |
Toyota |---------- #1
Subaru|
----------
Nissan
BMW
Mitsubishi
Volvo
GM
Chrysler
Volkswagen
Kia
Hyundai
Suzuki
Daewoo
.
.
.

😛
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You would rather drive a Kia, Hyundai, Suzuki, or Daewoo over a Ford; are you sure hate is a too strong a word for ya. 😀
 
Yes, I have a strong disliking of Fords.

My first, and still (barely) running is a Ford. Lived in a family of Ford zealots. I was proud to get my Grand Marquis the day I got it.

~100,000 miles, alternator fails, replaced alternator.
~120,000 miles, transmission blows. Left myself and wife stranded on the median of an interstate. (Transmission rebuild + torque converter replaced)
~122,000 miles, front power windows stop working, must be forced up/down with hand.
~124,000 miles, back power locks begin to fail, not locking. Must be locked manually.
~125,000 miles, water pump fails, timing chain failed shortly after.
~130,000 miles, developed electrical short, killed battery every time the car was turned off. (Radio was found to be problem, and removed.)
~130,000 miles, alternator catches fire, replaced alternator again, and replaced some of the destroyed wiring.

Freaking Ford has cost me plenty of cash since I bought it. It still runs like a dog, transmission slips, pings like a mother on 87 octane gasoline, gets about 12mpg in town, 22mpg on highway with a wholloping 150hp. I've found some people interested in buying it for $1k or less, and frankly, I'll be glad to get rid of it.
 
I have a Mercury Cougar, so it's essentially a Ford. I like the car...

BTW, it's not one of the new-model Cougars; it's a '95 8-cyl 4.6L...
 
Originally posted by: Aftermath
Yes, I have a strong disliking of Fords.

My first, and still (barely) running is a Ford. Lived in a family of Ford zealots. I was proud to get my Grand Marquis the day I got it.

~100,000 miles, alternator fails, replaced alternator.
~120,000 miles, transmission blows. Left myself and wife stranded on the median of an interstate. (Transmission rebuild + torque converter replaced)
~122,000 miles, front power windows stop working, must be forced up/down with hand.
~124,000 miles, back power locks begin to fail, not locking. Must be locked manually.
~125,000 miles, water pump fails, timing chain failed shortly after.
~130,000 miles, developed electrical short, killed battery every time the car was turned off. (Radio was found to be problem, and removed.)
~130,000 miles, alternator catches fire, replaced alternator again, and replaced some of the destroyed wiring.

Freaking Ford has cost me plenty of cash since I bought it. It still runs like a dog, transmission slips, pings like a mother on 87 octane gasoline, gets about 12mpg in town, 22mpg on highway with a wholloping 150hp. I've found some people interested in buying it for $1k or less, and frankly, I'll be glad to get rid of it.
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:Q That is what I call a money pit, then again I had a '91 Astro van than tried dropping the axle soon after it was taken for any serious driving. And then later required to have its entire engine rebuilt.
 
Originally posted by: Aftermath
Yes, I have a strong disliking of Fords.

My first, and still (barely) running is a Ford. Lived in a family of Ford zealots. I was proud to get my Grand Marquis the day I got it.

~100,000 miles, alternator fails, replaced alternator.
~120,000 miles, transmission blows. Left myself and wife stranded on the median of an interstate. (Transmission rebuild + torque converter replaced)
~122,000 miles, front power windows stop working, must be forced up/down with hand.
~124,000 miles, back power locks begin to fail, not locking. Must be locked manually.
~125,000 miles, water pump fails, timing chain failed shortly after.
~130,000 miles, developed electrical short, killed battery every time the car was turned off. (Radio was found to be problem, and removed.)
~130,000 miles, alternator catches fire, replaced alternator again, and replaced some of the destroyed wiring.

Freaking Ford has cost me plenty of cash since I bought it. It still runs like a dog, transmission slips, pings like a mother on 87 octane gasoline, gets about 12mpg in town, 22mpg on highway with a wholloping 150hp. I've found some people interested in buying it for $1k or less, and frankly, I'll be glad to get rid of it.
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137,405 on my '91 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Had a tranny rebuild a few months back, the only serious work it's ever had done.

I've owned several G. Marquis', though none from that vintage, since they were smaller than I cared for. Owned a few Town Cars as well. Only had to screw with one of the window clutches (not the motor itself) in all those four doors, and none of the door locks. Never replaced an alternator, though I wouldn't care if I did, because they're only $40.00 rebuilt.

Trannys need to be flushed every 70K. If I replaced one, and it acted up after less than 30K, I would blame the rebuilder.

If my car was pinging, I'd fix it. Could be running lean, or the timing could be off, but either way, it ain't right.
 
Bet you'd love to see your local cops patrolling the streets in... what? This?
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Ford shold really stick to the trucks and full size vans. They suck at cars. I want to steal chaotic42's Festiva, though.
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
Bet you'd love to see your local cops patrolling the streets in... what? This?
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As of late, the P71 Crown Victoria has started sucking. The 2004 model year may bring it back to respectability, with it's fire surpression system and all, though (Wouldn't it just be easier to move the gas tank midship?)

The entire police fleet has started sucking as a result, since the Caprice Classic doesn't exist anymore, and Chevy's Police offering is the freaking Impala.
 
Many police organizations are starting to use Impalas.
Not much better than an accord.

 
I drive a Ford. Well, a Mercury, but Sable = Taurus+chrome+light-up-grill-thingy.


And I love it. Never had a major problem with it, and its about 14 years old, now.
 
I'd happily own any of the SVT vehicles. I also think the new F-150 is a good truck. The escape is a very nice vehicle for the class that it competes in.

Short of the Contour SVT none of their sedans have ever interested me.
 
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