The last Ford I bought (Expedition), the section of frame that supports the engine rusted out by the time it was five years old. Mechanic told me the engine would likely fall right out while driving. Also said this was a common problem with that particular model.
Before that I owned an F-150, and by the time it was 2 years old, the paint on the roof and hood was bubbling and peeling in large swathes. To be fair, Ford did repaint it at no charge.
No way I'll be lining up to buy their newest tin can innovation.
I bought a 2004 Ford Explorer. Still have it, but I’ve put more into repairs for it than all my other cars combined over the last 35 years.
I’m keeping it for my youngest daughter to learn to drive in next year. If she wrecks it (& survives OK), I won’t mind if it is totaled.
The windstar is another one that will rust to pieces and major parts will fall off.. Like rusted sub frames that allow the control arms to separate from the van or rear axles that rust out from the inside out and can kill ya..
The taurus had the same type of problems with subframes fall out due to rust and broken springs again due to rust..
Good luck to um. Buy the time I get around to buying one of this marvels they will have been well tested. I don’t by anything with less than 250K on it. My current van(s) will be turning 300K in 1-5 months.
Both are pre-bail out Chevy’s.