The heater core blew.
The water pump blew.
Sparkplug blew from socket which caused extensive damage to the head.
Brake system had to be completely replaced.
Engine leaked oil.
Transmission leaked fluid.
This car was the most expensive car to keep on the road that I have ever owned.
Dear Steven,
Your problem is probably your driving. If you drive a vehicle hard, you are probably going to have a lot of problems like you did with your car. Ford (or Mercury) are not the kind of cars you would drive hard, but they are good cars.