I purchased the car with 80,000 and it was good for the next 30,000. Not a penny into it. The O2 censor went, and then the Check Engine kept coming on. Every place I took it to about the check engine light they gave me a different reason.
At 128,000 the car was vary sluggish on the hills or when there was any weight in the car. The garage told me the head gasket needs replacing. It has begun to burn oil and the anti-freez is starting to leak.
I used to love this car! It was all I needed, great in snow and a lot of room for all my stuff. It lacks in power and a lot of the interior lights do not work in it. The repair bill will be in the 2,000 range and I will be purchacing a different car soon.
If you want a new car that has the same capabilities and more, you might check out the new Ford Freestyle. It's got a bigger engine, and a third row seat. And no, I'm not an auto salesman, just making a suggestion.
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