My 2002 Ford Mustang is awesome. I've been very happy with Fords.
I just bought a 2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatchback. Great handling, cruises at 80 and with less than 3,000 miles, I am getting 30+mpg. Yes, the inside is plastic, but what did I pay for? An economical, good riding car. And guess what I got? An economical and good riding car.