The rear bumper separated from the frame creating a tapping noise at hi way speeds. 3 times the "buttons" on the rear window rusted and were replaced. At 75000k, my clutch petal assembly snapped off while I was driving leaving me without clutch or pedal. The emergency brake cable seized, and later broke. The gas pedal (throttle assembly) stuck open on the hiway once.
It was fairly fuel efficient, but aged very poorly.
You are right about the Ford part!
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