This is such an interesting thread. YEP I believe Ford needs warn people and step up honestly. We all supported the company in buying their product. Yes it is man made and can fail.. HMMM just like Audi, BMW Chevy Dodge, honda bla bla bla and they all do here and there.. So FORD products are NO worse than anyone elses.. I love my explorer and will continue to drive it. I have others our family has 3 BMWs and has had them for equal years and models to Fords, we have Audi's older and newer, and old porsche Boxster, Ford trucks etc.. guess what folks THEY ALL FAIL.. Even Honda and Toyota and subaru we have had them also.. It is the price we pay for nice vehicles and having the privilege to use them.... If mine fails or has failed I guess I will ahve to pay the piper. I am not confident Ford will step up but we will see if and when time comes. Till then ill keep drivin the Tank