Couldn't tell you, as I haven't been in the market for a decade, but in the 90's, street prices on Fords were far cheaper for a comparable Honda or Toyota. BTW, comparing the used Honda to a new Ford is disingenuous at best.
And as I indicated, 1.25 million miles in them with only one oddity in the bunch.
So, just like laws requiring someone march in front of a car, announcing it is coming, kickstarts coming with electric start bikes, and so forth. Progress, ain't it grand?
While I and those who have suffered spun bearings are not the majority, we are a significant enough minority to make me question the reliability of the engine. A retired Ford powertrain engineer is of a similar opinion and has some ideas regarding both the problem and a potential cure. Sadly, Ford has not adopted them.
Your comments on this story have mostly been an intelligent breath of fresh air amongst all sorts of ignorance that would have slashdotters up in arms if it were displayed regarding computers.
I love reading car stories, but I always want to hit myself in the head with a hammer after reading the comments. Thanks for slightly assuaging that.
Yeah, I'd have to say you, and it's not a terribly good one. In my family (five drivers, 10+ vehicles), since ~1990, we've driven 1.25 million miles in Ford vehicles (certainly more, but I'm estimating low) and there has only been one replacement water pump. Vehicles range from the 2.2L I4 in the Mustang to a 351W in an Econoline with all sorts of stuff in between. I think the lowest mileage at time of sale of any of these vehicles was 90,000. An Explorer with the 302 V8 has an indicated 235,000 miles on it, but the odometer died over a year ago. This doesn't count Mazda engines, no matter whether they were in Mazdas or Fords.
Now, if we want to talk about disposable Ford parts, let's discuss the cranks in the 2.5L Duratec and the wiring harness in the Mystique. Talk about a love/hate relationship with a car.
If it's a V6, you'll be replacing the engine within about 100,000 miles. Probably less. Mine went bye-bye two months ago due to this.
(oh, and if you ever need to replace the alternator, make sure you check the diode pack on the new/remanufactured one BEFORE installing it in the car.)
They made the decision as a result of policies set by POTUS and laws passed by Congress. Trust me, many of the people in the food chain know how the Internet works, but they run smack up against politicians and lawyers and sometimes have to make inane choices.
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Couldn't tell you, as I haven't been in the market for a decade, but in the 90's, street prices on Fords were far cheaper for a comparable Honda or Toyota. BTW, comparing the used Honda to a new Ford is disingenuous at best.
And as I indicated, 1.25 million miles in them with only one oddity in the bunch.
So, just like laws requiring someone march in front of a car, announcing it is coming, kickstarts coming with electric start bikes, and so forth. Progress, ain't it grand?
Good. Less shit for me to throw away.
Just what I always wanted to do: control a computer with a theremin. There's an app for that. Twelve or more, actually...
Haha! The joke is on you. The liver of an average American is NOT something you want to make pate out of. Just ask Mickey Mantle or David Crosby.
Unless he found something tastier between his toes.
What show? All NPR, like all OSS, is not alike.
Known anti-Apple troll. Leave it alone.
How is a 96 car now 16 years old?
While I and those who have suffered spun bearings are not the majority, we are a significant enough minority to make me question the reliability of the engine. A retired Ford powertrain engineer is of a similar opinion and has some ideas regarding both the problem and a potential cure. Sadly, Ford has not adopted them.
For every Bill Gates, there is a Paris Hilton, essentially sitting on her ass.
You know who else the Germans helped? Hitler. Look it up.
From the summary: "But look at it, all brown, ugly and lovely..."
So it is the color brown that causes zealotry? Zune Tattoo guy might be further evidence...
Your comments on this story have mostly been an intelligent breath of fresh air amongst all sorts of ignorance that would have slashdotters up in arms if it were displayed regarding computers.
I love reading car stories, but I always want to hit myself in the head with a hammer after reading the comments. Thanks for slightly assuaging that.
Someone had a sense of humor.
Yeah, I'd have to say you, and it's not a terribly good one. In my family (five drivers, 10+ vehicles), since ~1990, we've driven 1.25 million miles in Ford vehicles (certainly more, but I'm estimating low) and there has only been one replacement water pump. Vehicles range from the 2.2L I4 in the Mustang to a 351W in an Econoline with all sorts of stuff in between. I think the lowest mileage at time of sale of any of these vehicles was 90,000. An Explorer with the 302 V8 has an indicated 235,000 miles on it, but the odometer died over a year ago. This doesn't count Mazda engines, no matter whether they were in Mazdas or Fords.
Now, if we want to talk about disposable Ford parts, let's discuss the cranks in the 2.5L Duratec and the wiring harness in the Mystique. Talk about a love/hate relationship with a car.
If it's a V6, you'll be replacing the engine within about 100,000 miles. Probably less. Mine went bye-bye two months ago due to this.
(oh, and if you ever need to replace the alternator, make sure you check the diode pack on the new/remanufactured one BEFORE installing it in the car.)
Unless the prosecutor just needs attention.
The female prosecutor is almost certainly a female lawyer. Read Citizen Renegade regarding female lawyers. It would back up this theory.
no. Computers are cool now. Chicks love nerds. He must have rejected her. Chicks hate that.
No, chicks love it if you do it the right way. Sets off their stalker instincts.
Do husbands really have NO rights any more?
Been in family court recently? (No, no they do not.)
Don't worry, they never did.
Read the AC above you. Jessica Valenti has an axe to grind and an agenda to push.
Bah, kids.
Wait, I wasn't supposed to be titillated by those passages? Damn...
That'll teach me to buy a Sorny F-Book Reader.
They made the decision as a result of policies set by POTUS and laws passed by Congress. Trust me, many of the people in the food chain know how the Internet works, but they run smack up against politicians and lawyers and sometimes have to make inane choices.
Let me guess: you're a white male as well.
He is a connoisseur of finely aged toe cheese