mkaresh
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2008 Ford Taurus X
In late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research. I'm reporting absolute stats like "times in the shop" that will make the differences between cars much clearer. Relative ratings obscure too much--how large is the difference between "better than average" and "worse than average"? I’ll also be updating results four times a year, so there will be information on new models sooner.
I haven't started collecting data on the Ford Explorer yet, because too few owners have signed up to participate. Many model years are now close to the minimum, though, with a total of 170 owners signed up.
Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.
To encourage participation, panel members will receive full access to the results free of charge.
Details: Vehicle reliability research
Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.
I haven't started collecting data on the Ford Explorer yet, because too few owners have signed up to participate. Many model years are now close to the minimum, though, with a total of 170 owners signed up.
Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.
To encourage participation, panel members will receive full access to the results free of charge.
Details: Vehicle reliability research
Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.