Faults:

The anti-lock brake sensor has shorted twice and the anti-lock module has now gone, at a replacement cost of $1,566 Canadian without labour.

The rear brake calipers have seized twice.

The ignition switch has been replaced twice.

The hand brake locked up within the first month.

The paint is crackling, starting about four years after production.

General Comments:

The original clutch is still in fine form.

The car turns on a dime on Goodyear Gator-backs.

Faults:

Front tires seam to wear very fast.

Front right blinker light went. It is a major pain, VERY hard to get at and replace.

Rear trunk supports are gone.

Otherwise, I have had no other major problems.

General Comments:

The car runs and preforms amazing. I have raced many cars and left them all in the dust.

One of the best handling cars that I have ever driven. I take corners like it's my job. Have raced many cars and just wasted them when it comes to cornering. Great stock suspension system.

Great stock engine, although with a few mods, it can woop a Mustang.

Faults:

Front pads replaced twice, rear pads once.

Complete new exhaust, minus cat.

New battery.

Oil leak from the gearbox that won't go away.

Goes through front tyres very quickly.

Fuel cutoff switch activated leaving me stranded in middle of the motorway, not good. Switch replaced.

General Comments:

Overall quite impressed, biggest asset of the car is, strangely enough, the large boot. When you have two children under 3 a large boot is essential.

Generally the car has performed well, bags of grip and reasonable but not storming performance, you would expect that with 2.5 litres, 24 valves and over 160hp, it would go a little quicker, very smooth though. Fuel economy could be better, average around 29-30mpg (how does my friends 2.5 Vectra do 36mpg?).

Interior has stood up well to the kids and still provides a quiet journey with virtually no rattles or strange noises.

Ford dealers are very disappointing, but Ford Direct are very helpful.

One tip, make sure you are entitled to full no claims bonus before attempting to insure it, and live in a risk free area.

Faults:

Nothing so far.

But the rear brakes do tend to seize up if you go fast :) So be careful when trying the rally stuff.

It got a knock in ride comfort because of really small back seat (but hey, it's a sports car, not a family car).

General Comments:

This is my first car, but I already plan to keep it for life. It's that great.

This car gets move and the handling cannot be beat.

Oh, and the best thing about this car is that it attracts girls like nothing else.