RandyH2
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- March 28, 2011
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- MI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '11 Limited AWD
"In your right mind..."
Yes, I would agree with him. I was looking at the Mercedes GL and the message board, as well as some of the long-term test articles, have far too many reliability comments/complaints. As one person said, "I have over 40,000 miles on my ____ and have had zero service issues..." Yes, there may be some Ford owners able to say that as well, I have not been one of them. I have spent far too much of my time dealing with problems with my Explorer. How many 8-hour days have I lost to this vehicle? At least 4....
I just checked JD Powers web site and of their three categories of "Award Winners", 67 vehicles in all, There were 3 Fords represented: Initial Quality for the Mustang, *DEPENDABILITY* for the Ranger, the only Ford was a mid-size pickup and one Lincoln MKZ under the APEAL study. Ford sells more cars in the USA than anyone else and has a below average dependability record. Worth noting, however, is the fact that the gap between good and bad has decreased significantly and any car built today is probably much better (after 60,000 miles, anyway) than almost any car built 20 years ago.
"J.D. Power and Associates offers the following tips for consumers regarding vehicle dependability:
•The perception that all-new or redesigned models can't be as dependable as those that have been on the market for a year or more is not accurate. Just because a model is new to the market or has been recently redesigned doesn't necessarily mean it won't be as reliable. In fact, dependability of all-new and redesigned models is at a record high, according to 2013 VDS data.
•Dependability of three-year-old models is at an all-time high. If you can't afford a new vehicle, or simply don't want one, you should feel confident when buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. Whether buying a CPO vehicle or not, be sure to check quality, appeal and dependability ratings of models you are considering on jdpower.com.
•Improvements in vehicle dependability have been made by both domestic and import brands, and the gap between the two is narrowing. Perceptions of dependability should not be based purely on vehicle origin--consumers should research a variety of sources in order to make a decision consistent with the current reality of the market."
Yes, I would agree with him. I was looking at the Mercedes GL and the message board, as well as some of the long-term test articles, have far too many reliability comments/complaints. As one person said, "I have over 40,000 miles on my ____ and have had zero service issues..." Yes, there may be some Ford owners able to say that as well, I have not been one of them. I have spent far too much of my time dealing with problems with my Explorer. How many 8-hour days have I lost to this vehicle? At least 4....
I just checked JD Powers web site and of their three categories of "Award Winners", 67 vehicles in all, There were 3 Fords represented: Initial Quality for the Mustang, *DEPENDABILITY* for the Ranger, the only Ford was a mid-size pickup and one Lincoln MKZ under the APEAL study. Ford sells more cars in the USA than anyone else and has a below average dependability record. Worth noting, however, is the fact that the gap between good and bad has decreased significantly and any car built today is probably much better (after 60,000 miles, anyway) than almost any car built 20 years ago.
"J.D. Power and Associates offers the following tips for consumers regarding vehicle dependability:
•The perception that all-new or redesigned models can't be as dependable as those that have been on the market for a year or more is not accurate. Just because a model is new to the market or has been recently redesigned doesn't necessarily mean it won't be as reliable. In fact, dependability of all-new and redesigned models is at a record high, according to 2013 VDS data.
•Dependability of three-year-old models is at an all-time high. If you can't afford a new vehicle, or simply don't want one, you should feel confident when buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. Whether buying a CPO vehicle or not, be sure to check quality, appeal and dependability ratings of models you are considering on jdpower.com.
•Improvements in vehicle dependability have been made by both domestic and import brands, and the gap between the two is narrowing. Perceptions of dependability should not be based purely on vehicle origin--consumers should research a variety of sources in order to make a decision consistent with the current reality of the market."