Good day, everybody!
First off, let me tell you all about my Ford experiences.
My first was a 1986 Mustang lx. It had a 2.3L engine (the old Pinto motor). After it had 108k miles on it, I had to replace the timing belt, and I also had to replace the head gasket once- but upon inspection of the engine, it looked like it was brand new.
Second, I traded the little Mustang in on an Aerostar (1989). the only things I did to it were to put a bigger radiator in it- I lived in El Centro, CA at the time- and replaced the power steering hose.
Third, traded the mini van in on a 97 Mustang- 3.8L. Never had anything go wrong with it.
Got a 1990 Bronco as a second vehicle and never had a single problem with it, either.
Later, got rid of the Mustang and traded (down) for a T-Bird. Again, Not one single problem with the engine. I did have to replace the MAF, but I don't think that counts as mechanical.
When I started looking at trucks, I sort of knew in the back of my mind that I would likely end up with a Ford- after all, they have been VERY good to me.

Now, my question to all of you is this:
Have I just been lucky, or does the acronym Fix Or Repair Daily simply not fit anymore (if it ever did)?

Thanks for letting me rant.

STU

 

I don't know about Ford cars since I have never owned one. Ford trucks are another matter. I currently own 2 and have owned 6 altogether ranging from a '63 F100 to a '04 FX4 SCrew. I have gotten excellent service from each one and would not consider buying another make. My '90 F150 XLT Lariat 4.9 auto (purchased new) has 268k mi and is my daily driver.

 

A friend of mine in high school had nothing but problems with her Grand Marquis. I think it was around 12 years old. My parents had a '77 Cougar with a strange electrical condition that through charging turned the engine into a giant anode. They sold that car when it was 6 years old because it was getting bad.

Honestly, with any car company you can find somebody that had a bad one. I hear no more about Fords than anything else, really.

 

i've had a few ford trucks and they never made me walk. my 86 f 150 had 190k miles on it before finally giving up had a total of 1 starter, 1 alternator, 4 sets of tires, 2 complete brake jobs, 1 rear axle(my fault not fords) and 1 master cylinder. my f 250 so far has blown a front wheel bearing. i need to replace the entire front end (once again my fault not fords, i gotta learn to be nicer to my trucks). the old beast i drive at the farm is an old pos f 250 4 spd 2wd with a monster 390 under the hood. i love that truck we've owned it since new and won't die. its not safe to drive at high speeds any more but it's so old you have to forgive it. speedo broke before i could drive so i have no idea the milage but i still starts every time. i'm saving it for my son for when he learns to drive

 

My dad used to call Ford fix-or-repair-daily back in the late 50's and early 60's. I don't know if the reputation was deserved or not. I do know he loved GM. I have personally owned nine Ford vehicles since 1980 (Pinto) and have never had any problems with any of them. I also owned one Chrysler vehicle during the same period that was nothing but trouble. Even the horn quit working.

 

The Fords made in the mid to late 70's- and maybe into the eighties- may have had some quality problems. In fact, I'm sure that quality was NOT job one during that time frame. I guess my problem is that I get tired of hearing people who have zero knowledge about vehicles bad mouthing Ford and the great vehicles that I have had the pleasure of owning and driving for the past couple of decades.

So maybe this thread should be about how you respond to negative comments about Ford. I like to throw out the fact that it was a Ford that one the LAST Winston cup championship... oh, yeah, and 2 of the first three races of this season...

So let's hear some of the snappy comebacks!

 

stu37d,

OK, how's this for a snappy comback....

What does Winston Cup racing have to do with Ford and their quality?

NADA.

I like my Ford truck, but I like to keep things in perspective too......

 

I shrug it off and point to the 34 year old truck I have that doesn't cause any problems.

 

Alot more than you think, apparently...

 

Ford rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Well, enlighten us then.

 

I dunno, safety improvements, car design improvements, better tires, engineering benefits...

You don't think they just dump millions in the sport for the advertising, do you?

 

Yes, a time long ago, when NASCAR was truly 'stock' car racing, not now.

Explain just what is "Ford" on any NASCAR Ford.........

A NASCAR race car is little more than a body shape representing a particular manufacturer's model, with an engine that little resembles your production engine. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the engines built by either professional engine builders, or maybe the team, to NASCAR required specs?


Yes, I do. People are so brand conscience they see their beloved Ford, or Chevy, or Dodge, win a race they associate that with their brand of choice. Modern advertising has proven, IMHO, the majority of people are little more than gullible sheep.

On Edit: Since I shot my mouth off, I did a little research on NASCAR rules. Please take a read at this website......

http://www.tricklefan.com/guide/rules.html

 

[QUOTE=rikfish]Yes, a time long ago, when NASCAR was truly 'stock' car racing, not now.
Explain just what is "Ford" on any NASCAR Ford.........
A NASCAR race car is little more than a body shape representing a particular manufacturer's model, with an engine that little resembles your production engine. Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the engines built by either professional engine builders, or maybe the team, to NASCAR required specs?
QUOTE]

Wow,
how depressing. I knew the engines were pretty much the same, thus the 'stock' in the stock car, but EVERYTHING??

But that doesn't answer the original question, am I the only one who gets tired of hearing people bash our product with no real info to back it up? Maybe I'm just being too sensitive...

 

baa ...baaaa.....baaaad to the bone ford, ive owned more ford cars than truck, stangs LTD's gaxeles t-birds ect..ect.. theyve had their moments, nothing that i cound not fix except a mustang ll that was junk, and ive had a few Gm's and buicks same story, at least they are now lasting past 100,000 miles although i've got a 64 t-bird with 18,000 onit it lasted 40 years.LOL