i do have a ford car before and used it for 6 years,i manage to repair my car on the ford service center and with great service.yet its quite expensive but you are assured for the parts and services.a lot of people comments on American car specially Ford but base on my experience,it is one of the tough and safest car and car manufacturers.i sold already my car and bought a new one,of course,Ford SUV for safety reason on the road (you know what i mean....some reckless drivers on the street so safety first.....)enjoy driving.....