I was all set to order a fully loaded gray EX LTD with 2nd row bucket seats for 2012 until this JD power survey comes out. I have been following this forum for some time and aware of all the issues with MFT and other parts of the car, thinking that only owners with problems would come out to complain. However, this recent survey and big drop of Ford's ranking makes me have the second thought. Look like Ford has a much bigger fish to fry right now.
I have a Nissan Murano, it was the first year model and had no problem what's so ever. The CVT transmittion had some early failures reported and Nissan increased the powertrain warranttee to 10 years/100k. After 8 years, I can feel that the powertrain is not as smooth as before. So I am planing to trade it in for a EX early next year.
I've done a lot of research to make this decision. The EX has the most features for the money, , especially the safty features,and looks very attractive. The question is, how reliable are those features? My options are 1. wait unitl all the bugs are worked out and still buy the EX. But I don't know how long that going to take and if I can wait with the current state of the Murano. 2. Buy another car. My second choice is Infiniti FX35, which also has a lot technogies, but smaller. My 3rd choice is Acura MDX, it is boring compared to the EX.
What would you do if you are in my shoes?
Thanks
I have a Nissan Murano, it was the first year model and had no problem what's so ever. The CVT transmittion had some early failures reported and Nissan increased the powertrain warranttee to 10 years/100k. After 8 years, I can feel that the powertrain is not as smooth as before. So I am planing to trade it in for a EX early next year.
I've done a lot of research to make this decision. The EX has the most features for the money, , especially the safty features,and looks very attractive. The question is, how reliable are those features? My options are 1. wait unitl all the bugs are worked out and still buy the EX. But I don't know how long that going to take and if I can wait with the current state of the Murano. 2. Buy another car. My second choice is Infiniti FX35, which also has a lot technogies, but smaller. My 3rd choice is Acura MDX, it is boring compared to the EX.
What would you do if you are in my shoes?
Thanks