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The 2004 Ford Focus isn’t the most impressive car on the market, but with fair market pricing starting below two grand, it’s hard to beat the car at this price. The backseat may be a bit...

The 2004 Ford Taurus isn’t exactly a bad car, and it’s not exactly a great one. It’s a perfectly average, somewhat dated mid-size that’s comfortable, reliable, and kind of...

The 2004 Ford F-150 hit the market with revised steering, delivering the same reliable, powerful powertrain but with a better feel on the road. Just about anything you can criticize comes down to the...

The 2003 Ford Windstar Wagon comes packed with a reliable and powerful V6 engine, and you can get a VCR in the backseat if you’re feeling nostalgic. That’s about the nicest thing you can...

The 2018 Ford Transit lasts around 250,000 miles with some average vibration and misfiring issues reported. At $24,225 to $31,200, it’s a decent value for a full size van with decent towing and...

The 2003 Ford Mustang runs nearly uncontested as the only classic muscle car from its model year, excepting the Corvette at twice the price. If you’re looking for a weekend warrior and...

The 2011 Ford Mustang is a sporty, dependable vehicle that offers plenty of power and impressive fuel economy. It typically sells for around $10,000 to $20,000 and has an EPA-estimated 19 city/30...

The 2003 Ford Escape is evidence that the manufacturer was on a hot streak through the early ’00s, delivering a versatile, potent little SUV proving that American automakers could compete for...

The 2003 Ford Expedition isn’t a great choice if you’re looking for a daily driver, but if you’re in the market for a full-size SUV, something that can haul a load of furniture with...

The 2018 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with some wiper motor and battery issues reported. At $15,900 to $24,225, it’s a decent value for a midsize SUV with a nice interior for the money....

The 2003 Ford Ranger is not a comfortable daily-driver or a roomy family vehicle. It’s a tight fit, entertainment options are limited, and the interior material feels cheap. But, for the price,...

The 2003 Ford Focus is a pretty good all-around daily-driver at a parts-car price. It might not be quite as reliable as a Civic or as roomy as an Explorer, but starting at well under two grand,...

The 2018 Ford Focus lasts around 200,000 miles with some transmission and engine sensor problems reported. At $12,100 to $31,650, it’s a decent value for shoppers on a budget, although it’s not the...

The 2019 Ford F-150 lasts around 250,000 miles with some minor transmission and engine software issues reported. At $29,222 to $70,440, it’s expensive, but worth the money for one of the best full...

There are more efficient and more powerful used cars out there than the 2003 Ford Taurus, but if you can find one in good shape with low miles it’s hard to top when it comes to sheer value....

The 2003 Ford Explorer may be outclassed in terms of safety features and fuel economy by newer models, but with a fair-market value averaging around $2,750, you’d be hard pressed to find another...

The 2019 Ford Escape lasts around 200,000 miles with some relatively minor power tailgate and wiring issues reported. At $17,100 to $23,400, it’s a decent value for a small SUV which holds up well...

The 2003 Ford F-150 should last around 250,000 miles, and can run you as low as $1,887 for a basic XL from a private seller to $8,329 for a King Ranch from a licensed dealer. You’ll want to keep your...

The 2019 Ford Explorer lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor paint and fuel pump issues reported. At $21,775 to $34,550, it’s a decent value for an SUV with enough room for a large family....

The 2018 Ford F-150 lasts around 250,000 miles with some average oil consumption and transmission software issues. At $27,545 to $64,079, it’s expensive, but worth the money for a very reliable truck...

The 2018 Ford Escape only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious engine and transmission issues reported. At $15,400 to $20,950, it’s too much money for an SUV which will cost thousands of dollars to...

The 2018 Ford Explorer lasts around 250,000 miles with relatively minor stereo and paint issues reported. At $19,600 to $31,250, it’s a good value for a comfortable three-row SUV with some nice...

Despite solid crash test ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2015 Ford Escape simply has too many unaddressed...

The 2018 Ford Fusion lasts around 250,000 miles with some coolant and wiring issues mentioned by owners. At $16,075 to $24,625, it’s a decent value for a midsize sedan which offers an upscale cabin...

The 2016 Ford Fusion has a lot going for it, including a five-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and mostly Good ratings from the Insurance Institute for...

The 2017 Ford Focus only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious transmission and clutch issues. At $10,375 to $28,300, it’s not worth buying when a lot of the problems cost thousands to fix. The RS...

The 2017 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with only some engine gasket and rear hatch issues reported. At $14,550 to $21,400, it’s a decent value for a midsize SUV with an upscale interior and...

The 2014 Ford Escape has a lot of problems. Under the hood you’ll find oil leaks, antifreeze leaks, and frayed shift cables. In the body, you’ve got loose door latches and exploding...

The 2019 Ford Escape earned a five star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and solid scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Complaints...

The 2017 Ford Transit lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor windshield and engine sensor issues reported. At $21,450 to $25,225, it’s a good value for a dependable full size van with room...

There’s plenty to like about the 2015 Ford Fusion, but with twelve recalls, 698 complaints, and four investigations on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after just six...

The 2016 Ford Focus only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious engine failures and transmission issues. At $9,525 to $27,325, it’s cheaper than other compact cars, but not worth it when repairs get...

The 2016 Ford Transit lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor throttle body and coolant leak issues reported. At $19,350 to $23,100, it’s close in price to other full size vans while offering...

The 2016 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with some serious engine and steering system issues. At $13,325 to $19,475, it’s cheaper than a lot of other midsize SUVs, but not worth the money when...

2020 wasn’t a great year for new vehicle sales, with production slowing to a crawl and American buyers doing everything in their power to save a dime. This actually created a unique opportunity...

The 2020 Ford Explorer is a reliable, safe, roomy SUV that’s fun to drive and excellent for outdoor adventures. Complaints are few and most drivers are more than happy with the purchase. But, a...

2019 was a predictably solid year for full-size pickups, with the Ram finally overtaking the Silverado for second place. SUVs dominate the top ten this year with the Rogue, CR-V, RAV4, and Equinox...

2015 was another banner year for full-size trucks like the F-150, Silverado, and Ram Pickup, with Toyota rounding out the top five and Honda dominating the bottom half of the top ten with the Accord,...

2018 sees SUVs really coming to the forefront with the RAV4, Rogue, Equinox, and CR-V staking their respective claims, but it’s the full-size trucks, the F-Series, Silverado, and Ram, that...

The 2015 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with some serious electrical and engine issues reported. At $12,250 to $17,325, it’s cheaper than average, but repair costs get very expensive as it ages....

2016 was another strong sales year for full-size trucks, the F-Series, Silverado, and Ram, with SUVs like the Rogue and RAV4 making a solid showing, and Toyota and Honda each landing three models in...

The 2015 Ford Mustang lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor paint and stalling issues reported. At $14,975 to $27,375, it’s a great value for a fun coupe which holds up well over time....

The F-Series, Silverado, and Ram pickup continue to slug it out in the top three for 2017, with SUVs making a stronger showing than in years prior, landing the RAV4 and the Rogue in the top five, with...

The 2015 Ford Transit lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor driveshaft and A/C system issues. At $17,675 to $20,925, it’s expensive, but worth the money for someone looking for a large van...

2014 was another solid year for full-size pickup trucks, with the Ram making its way into the top three for the first time in years. As usual, we see strong numbers for Honda and Toyota compacts and...

The 2010 Ford Fusion only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious power steering, engine, and transmission problems. At $5,700 to $6,750, it’s cheaper than other midsize sedans, but not worth it when...

The Ford F-Series predictably holds its lead as the top selling vehicle in the US for 2013, with Toyota and Honda dominating the mid-size and compact market, and the Ford Escape bringing up the rear...

The 2014 Ford Focus only lasts around 150,000 miles with a lot of serious transmission and engine problems. At $6,775 to $13,225, it’s cheap, but not worth buying when there are so many expensive...

The 2014 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor door sensor and stereo system issues. At $10,900 to $16,450, it’s cheaper than other midsize SUVs, making it a great value....

With few major issues and solid crash test scores from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2012 Ford Escape could well be the...