I have two Ford trucks. 1988 F 150 and a 2001 F 150. Both have been excellent for me.Maybe the cars aren't as good as the trucks.I will buy another one when the 88 goes...
Thank God you didn't have the same Ford experience as I. My Taurus was the first (and last) Ford I'll ever own. Can't say whether the entire Taurus design was flawed or whether I got a lemon.
Bottom line: I won't (can't, really) ever take another chance on a Ford after five-plus years of trouble-free Toyota Camry.
Good luck.