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Bronco 2 gens
Radwood Era
SoonFord Bronco
5th Generation
1992–1996 · suv
Fifth and final full-size Bronco, sharing the ninth-gen F-150's body and frame. Two-door SUV with a removable fiberglass rear top. Engine options: 4.9L inline-six (1992 only), 5.0L Windsor V8, 5.8L Windsor V8. 4-speed E4OD automatic or 5-speed M5OD manual. Driver airbag added 1994, 4-wheel ABS standard from 1993. Discontinued after 1996 in favor of the four-door Expedition — and not revived until 2021.
Watch out: E4OD automatic is the weak link — overheating and torque-converter failure are documented at high-mileage / towing duty; an aftermarket trans cooler is the standard preventive fix. Frame rust through the rear shackle hangers and body mounts is the other long-term killer, especially on rust-belt trucks.
Modern Era
SoonFord Bronco
6th Generation
2021–2026 · U725 · suv
First Bronco since 1996 — body-on-frame on the T6 platform (shared with the Ranger), available as 2-door or 4-door SUV with fully removable doors and roof. 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (300hp) or 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (330hp). 7-speed manual (Getrag) on 2.3L only; 10R60 10-speed auto across the line. Sasquatch package adds 35-inch tires, locking diffs, and Bilstein dampers. Bronco Raptor (2022+) gets the 3.0L EcoBoost (418hp).
Watch out: Two well-documented issues: (1) hardtop water leaks — Ford replaced thousands of MIC (molded-in-color) hardtops under warranty after 2021-2022 owners reported leaks at the seams; (2) 2.7L EcoBoost intake-valve cracking on 2021-2022 builds — NHTSA recall 24V-635 (Ford ref 24S55) covers engine replacement for affected VINs across Bronco/F-150/Edge/Explorer.
Bronco Sport 1 gen
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 1 gen
Edge 2 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord Edge
1st Generation
2007–2014 · U387 · suv
First-gen Edge (U387) on the Ford CD3 platform — Mazda-derived front-drive crossover, AWD optional. Engines: 3.5L Duratec V6 (265hp, 2007-2010), 3.5L Duratec (285hp, 2011+), 3.7L Duratec (305hp, Sport), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (240hp, 2012+). 6F50/6F55 6-speed automatic. Mid-cycle refresh 2011 added MyFord Touch infotainment (and its bug-list) plus the EcoBoost option.
Watch out: PTU (power transfer unit) on AWD trucks burns up around 80-100k from a factory-sealed fluid that Ford never updated to a service interval — owners who don't proactively drain/refill it before 80k often need a $1,500+ replacement. 2011+ MyFord Touch is a known sore spot but was largely fixed by software updates by 2013-2014.
Modern Era
SoonFord Edge
2nd Generation
2015–2024 · CD539 · suv
Second-gen Edge (CD539 / CD4 platform) — Fusion-derived, longer wheelbase, refined unibody. Engines: 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (245hp), 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (315hp Sport / 335hp ST), 3.5L Duratec V6 (early). 6F35/6F55 6-speed (early) and 8F57 8-speed (later). FWD or AWD. Edge ST (2019+) replaced Sport. North American production ended April 2024; only Edge L continues in China on the C2 platform.
Watch out: 2.7L EcoBoost 2021-2022 builds covered by NHTSA recall 24V-635 for intake-valve cracking (engine replacement campaign — also covers Bronco/F-150/Explorer). Other long-standing items: 8F57 8-speed hesitation TSBs early in its rollout, and brake-job intervals shorter than expected on AWD trucks (rear pads ~30k from heavy electronic brake-assist use).
Escape 2 gens
Modern Era
SoonFord Escape
3rd Generation
2013–2019 · suv
Third-gen Escape on the Ford C1 (Global C) platform — Kuga twin sold worldwide. Engines: 2.5L Duratec I4 (168hp NA), 1.6L EcoBoost I4 (178hp, 2013-2016, replaced by 1.5L EcoBoost 2017+), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (240hp). 6F35 6-speed automatic. FWD or AWD. Mid-cycle facelift 2017.
Watch out: 1.6L EcoBoost (2013-2014 builds) had a serious coolant intrusion / cracking-block recall — NHTSA 14V-340 and follow-ups — with Ford eventually issuing a 10-year/150k coolant warranty extension for affected VINs after engine failures. Many were replaced under that program; if buying a 2013-2014 1.6L EcoBoost, verify the engine was replaced or the warranty work was performed. Also: PTU fluid never replaced from the factory, same story as Edge.
Modern Era
SoonFord Escape
4th Generation
2020–2026 · suv
Fourth-gen Escape on the Ford C2 platform — shared with the Bronco Sport, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair. Engines: 1.5L EcoBoost I3 (181hp), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (250hp), 2.5L Atkinson hybrid (200hp combined), 2.5L PHEV (210hp combined, ~37 mi electric). 8F35 8-speed (gas) or eCVT (hybrid). FWD or AWD. Ford announced 4th-gen Escape will end after MY2026 — no successor in NA.
Watch out: 1.5L EcoBoost fuel-injector cracking is the major recall — NHTSA 25V-467 (Ford ref 25S76) expands earlier 22V-859 and covers 2020-2022 Escape (alongside 2021-2024 Bronco Sport) for cracked injectors that can leak fuel onto a hot engine and start an underhood fire. Verify VIN was addressed before buying used.
Excursion 1 gen
Expedition 3 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord Expedition
2nd Generation (U222)
2003–2006 · U222 · suv
Second-gen Expedition (U222) — first full-size SUV with fully independent rear suspension. Engines: 4.6L 2-valve Modular V8 (232hp, 2003-2004), 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 (300hp, 2005+) and 5.4L 2-valve carryover. 4-speed 4R75W automatic. RWD or 4WD. Power-folding 60/40 third row standard.
Watch out: 5.4L 3-valve Triton (2005-2006) has the well-known spark-plug ejection / broken-plug-stuck-in-head pattern — early 3V plugs would either blow out the threads or break off in the head requiring a $1,000+ extraction job. The Time-Sert thread repair and updated single-piece plugs are the standard fix. The 4.6 2V doesn't have this issue but has its own plastic intake manifold cracking pattern.
Y2K Era
SoonFord Expedition
3rd Generation (U324)
2007–2017 · U324 · suv
Third-gen Expedition (U324) — long 11-year run. Engines: 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 (310hp, 2007-2014), 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365hp, 2015-2017). 6R75/6R80 6-speed automatic. EL extended-wheelbase variant introduced 2007 (also marketed as Expedition Max). Power-folding third row standard. Heavy refresh 2015 brought EcoBoost, SYNC 2, and new front-end.
Watch out: 5.4L 3V Triton spark-plug failures continue from the U222 — same broken-plug-in-head issue, same Time-Sert fix. Also watch for cam-phaser failure on 5.4 3V (rattle on cold start, eventual P0012/P0014 codes, $1,500-2,500 repair). 2015-2017 3.5 EcoBoost has the same generation-1 cam-phaser TSB pattern as the 13th-gen F-150.
Modern Era
SoonFord Expedition
4th Generation (U553)
2018–2024 · U553 · suv
Fourth-gen Expedition (U553) — first aluminum-body Expedition on the T3 platform shared with the F-150. Single engine across the line: 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (375hp standard / 400hp Platinum / 440hp Stealth Performance 2022+). 10R80 10-speed automatic. RWD or 4WD. Max trailer 9,300 lb. Three-row 7- or 8-passenger. EL/Max remained the long-wheelbase option.
Watch out: 3.5L EcoBoost cam-phaser failures on 2018-2020 builds — Ford CSP 21N03 covered some VINs but many owners report $3,000+ phaser/timing jobs out of pocket past the warranty window. 2018-2020 10R80 transmissions had launch-era harsh-shift TSBs that improved with reflashes. Late-build trucks (2021-2024) are more sorted.
Explorer 3 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord Explorer
4th Generation
2006–2010 · U251 · suv
Fourth-gen U251 Explorer — last body-on-frame Explorer before the unibody U502 of 2011. Engines: 4.0L SOHC V6 (210hp), 4.6L 3-valve Modular V8 (292hp) added 2006. 6R60/6R80 6-speed automatic. 5-speed manual dropped entirely. EBV/Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer share the chassis. Stability control standard from 2007.
Watch out: Same 4.0L SOHC timing-chain cassette / tensioner failure as the third-gen Ranger — rear-mounted guides break and chains slap the case. $1,500-2,500 repair when caught early; engine replacement if it jumps timing. The 4.6 V8 doesn't have this problem but has its own intake-manifold-gasket coolant leak pattern around 100k.
Modern Era
SoonFord Explorer
5th Generation
2011–2019 · U502 · suv
Fifth-gen Explorer (U502) — first unibody Explorer, Ford D4 platform shared with the Flex and Lincoln MKT. Engines: 3.5L Cyclone V6 (290hp, NA), 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365hp Sport / 400hp Platinum), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (early), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (later). 6F50/6F55 6-speed automatic. Three-row, 7-passenger. Police Interceptor Utility variant became the dominant US police vehicle after the Crown Vic ended.
Watch out: Two real items: (1) exhaust manifold cracking / studs and the well-documented exhaust-fumes-in-the-cabin complaint (NHTSA investigation PE17-013 closed without recall; Ford CSP 19N08 covered HVAC seal/manifold replacement for many). (2) PTU (power transfer unit) on AWD models has no service plan and burns up its fluid around 100k — recommended interval is 60k fluid swap, ignored from the factory.
Modern Era
SoonFord Explorer
6th Generation
2020–2026 · U625 · suv
Sixth-gen Explorer (U625) on the rear-drive-based CD6 platform — same architecture as the Lincoln Aviator. Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (300hp), 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (365hp Platinum / 400hp ST), 3.3L hybrid V6 (318hp combined). 10R60 10-speed automatic. Three-row, 6 or 7-passenger. Police Interceptor Utility continues. Major refresh for 2025 with new front fascia and SYNC 4.
Watch out: Rough 2020 launch quality was the story — multiple recalls / TSBs at launch (2020 model alone had ~10 recalls including rear suspension toe link, wiring harness, and seatback frames). 2020-2022 ST owners report 3.0L EcoBoost intake-valve cracking covered under NHTSA recall 24V-635 (same as Bronco/F-150). 10R60 software updates continued through 2022. Quality stabilized 2023+.
F-150 6 gens
Radwood Era
SoonFord F-150
9th Generation (1992-1996)
1992–1996 · OBS (Old Body Style) · truck
The first F-150 with rounded aerodynamic styling, now known as the OBS (Old Body Style) generation. Engines included the 4.9L inline-six, 5.0L Windsor V8, 5.8L Windsor V8, and the 7.5L 460 V8 in the F-250. The SVT Lightning (1993-1995) used a 240 hp 5.8L V8 in a sport truck package. Body-on-frame, Twin I-Beam front suspension, rear-wheel drive standard with optional 4x4.
Watch out: Owner reports of rust on the cab corners, rocker panels, and bed-to-cab gap (salt-belt examples especially). 4.9L inline-six is famously durable but suffers from worn timing-gear noise and intake manifold gasket leaks past 150k miles. 5.0L and 5.8L Windsor V8s are stout but throw timing-cover gaskets and rear main seals as they age.
Radwood Era
SoonFord F-150
10th Generation (1997-2003)
1997–2003 · PN96 · truck
The PN96-platform F-150 introduced the Modular Triton V8 family (4.6L 2V and 5.4L 2V) alongside the carryover 4.2L Essex V6. Body-on-frame, available in Regular Cab, SuperCab, and the first F-150 Crew Cab (4-door) from 2001. The split with heavy-duty F-Series began here - F-250/F-350 became the dedicated Super Duty line from 1999.
Watch out: Spark plug ejection on the 4.6L 2V and 5.4L 2V Triton engines is the defining issue - too few threads in the aluminum cylinder head let plugs work loose and blow out, typically between 60-100k miles. Ford issued TSB 07-21-2 acknowledging the problem and authorizing thread-insert repair (the Time-Sert / Big-Sert fix). Owner reports also flag intake-manifold coolant crossover cracks on the 4.6L 2V (same plastic-intake issue as the Crown Vic / Grand Marquis).
Y2K Era
SoonFord F-150
11th Generation (2004-2008)
2004–2008 · P221 · truck
The P221-platform F-150 brought a fully boxed frame, three-bar grille, and a new 3-valve cylinder head for the 5.4L Triton V8. Engine lineup: 4.2L Essex V6 (regular cab base), 4.6L 2V Triton V8, and the 5.4L 3V Triton V8 (the volume engine). Available as Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The Harley-Davidson and King Ranch trims defined the upscale-truck era.
Watch out: The 5.4L 3V Triton's two-piece spark plug breakage is the defining issue - Motorcraft SP-507 (then SP-515) plugs were welded at the electrode, creating a natural break point that carbon-locked into the cylinder head. Removal at high mileage commonly snaps the plug off in the head, requiring a specialty extractor (Lisle 65600 or similar). Affects 2004-2008 builds with build date before 10/9/2007. Cam phaser failure on the same engine (the cold-start rattle) is the secondary headache. Best preventive: change plugs by 30k miles with anti-seize, not Ford's 100k interval.
Y2K Era
SoonFord F-150
12th Generation
2009–2014 · P415 · truck
The last all-steel-body F-150 and the first to offer the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (2011+). Engine lineup includes the 4.6L 2V/3V V8, 5.4L 3V V8, 6.2L V8 (Raptor/Platinum), 3.7L V6, 5.0L Coyote V8, and the 3.5L EcoBoost. The 5.4L 3V Triton's cam phasers and timing chain are the generation-defining headache.
Watch out: 5.4L 3V Triton cam phaser failure and timing-chain wear — the cold-start rattle that turns into a $2,500-$4,000 phaser-and-chain job. Well-documented across 2004-2010 Modular 3V engines (4.6L and 5.4L).
Modern Era
SoonFord F-150
13th Generation
2015–2020 · P552 · truck
First aluminum-body F-150. Lighter, more fuel-efficient, but body panels dent easier than steel. The 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines dominate over the naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 for towing. Frame is still steel. Common issues center on cam phasers (2.7L EcoBoost) and 10-speed transmission shift quality (2017+).
Watch out: 10R80 10-speed transmission shift quality on 2017+ trucks — harsh 1-2 and 2-3 shifts and shudder are widely reported. Ford has issued multiple TSBs (e.g., 23-2250, 24-2046) addressing the CDF clutch cylinder sleeve and PCM calibration.
Modern Era
SoonFord F-150
14th Generation
2021–2026 · P702 · truck
Current-gen F-150 launched 2021. Adds the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid, Pro Power Onboard generator, BlueCruise hands-free driving, and a flat-folding interior work surface. The Lightning EV runs alongside on a shared body. ICE engine carryover from the 13th gen with refinements; the 10-speed (10R80) is still standard.
Watch out: 3.5L EcoBoost cam phaser failures carried over from the 13th gen — the 2017-2020 trucks were covered under CSP 21N03, but 2021-2022 14th-gen owners are not covered by that program and have reported $3,000+ phaser/timing jobs out of pocket.
F-150 Lightning 1 gen
F-Series Super Duty 3 gens
Modern Era
SoonFord F-Series Super Duty
3rd Generation
2011–2016 · P473 · truck
Third-gen Super Duty introduced the Ford-designed 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel (390hp/735 lb-ft initially, 440hp/860 lb-ft by 2015) — the 'Scorpion,' built in-house after the 6.4L Navistar disaster. Gas option is the 6.2L Boss V8 (385hp/405 lb-ft). 6R140 6-speed TorqShift automatic across the line. Platinum trim added 2013. Single rear wheel F-250/F-350 and dual rear wheel F-350. Heavily updated 2017 became the 4th gen.
Watch out: 2011-2014 6.7L Power Stroke ceramic turbo bearings — the first-gen 6.7 had documented turbo failures from the ceramic ball-bearing design (revised to steel for 2015+). Replacement turbo runs $3,000-5,000 installed. Also: CP4 high-pressure fuel pump failures when fed dirty/contaminated fuel can grenade and send metal through the entire fuel system — a $8,000-12,000 job. CP4 prevention is keeping fuel filters fresh and the tank from running dry.
Modern Era
SoonFord F-Series Super Duty
4th Generation
2017–2022 · P558 · truck
First clean-sheet Super Duty since the 1999 original. Aluminum body, fully boxed steel frame. 6.2L Boss V8 (2017-2019) replaced 2020+ by the 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 (430hp/475 lb-ft) — pushrod, port-injected, designed for fleet durability. 6.7L Power Stroke diesel updated in stages: 440hp/925 lb-ft (2017-2019), 475hp/1050 lb-ft (2020+). 6R140 carries through 2019; 10R140 10-speed from 2020. Tremor off-road package added 2020.
Watch out: 2020-2022 6.7L Power Stroke CP4 high-pressure pump is still the failure mode — dirty fuel or running the tank dry sends pump debris through the rails and injectors. $8,000-12,000 to clean up. Common preventive fix is a CP4 bypass kit returning unused fuel to the tank instead of through the pump. Also: 10R140 10-speed harsh-shift / shudder TSBs early in the run, addressed by Ford TCM reflashes.
Modern Era
SoonFord F-Series Super Duty
5th Generation
2023–2026 · P708 · truck
Fifth-gen Super Duty on the P708 platform — facelift and powertrain bump rather than a clean-sheet redesign. 6.7L Power Stroke offered in standard (475hp/1050 lb-ft) and new High-Output spec (500hp/1200 lb-ft) for F-350+ trucks. 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 carries over (430hp/485 lb-ft, slightly updated). 10R140 10-speed across the line. New SYNC 4 12-inch infotainment, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, fifth-wheel hitch prep on Tremor.
Watch out: Too new for a deep reliability dataset (~2 model years in service). Watch the same CP4 high-pressure fuel pump pattern as the previous gen — Ford did not change the pump architecture, so contaminated-fuel failures remain the headline risk. 10R140 software updates continued through the launch year; some owners report intermittent 1-2 shift flares fixed by dealer reflash.
Fiesta ST 1 gen
Five Hundred 1 gen
Flex 1 gen
Focus 2 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord Focus
2nd Generation (North America)
2008–2011 · C170 · sedan
North American second-gen Focus — restyled US-spec car that stayed on the original C170 platform while Europe moved to the global C1-platform Focus. Engines: 2.0L Duratec 20 I4 (140hp). 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. Coupe and sedan only — hatchback and wagon dropped from the NA lineup. Replaced 2012 by the unified global third-gen Focus.
Watch out: Generally a simple, reliable car — the headline complaint is the 4-speed automatic feeling out of step with the engine (slow downshifts, mediocre highway mpg). Mechanically the 2.0 Duratec is robust. Watch for rear motor mount wear (causes shift clunks), and minor interior trim / hardware noise issues common to the era. Not many recalls of note.
Modern Era
SoonFord Focus
3rd Generation (North America)
2012–2018 · C346 · sedan
Third-gen Focus on the global C346 platform — unified with the European Focus under the One-Ford strategy. Sedan and hatchback. Engines: 2.0L Duratec I4 (160hp), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (252hp, Focus ST), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (350hp, Focus RS AWD 2016-2018), 1.0L EcoBoost I3 (123hp, 2015+). 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual on ST/RS, and the infamous DPS6 6-speed dry-clutch automatic. Ford ended NA Focus sales after 2018.
Watch out: DPS6 PowerShift dry dual-clutch automatic (2012-2018) is the headline disaster — shuddering, slipping, premature clutch and TCM failures led to a class-action settlement and extended powertrain warranties. Many cars went through 2-3 clutch packs before 100k. If buying used: check the DPS6 service history closely or buy a manual. Focus RS owners also flagged a head-gasket failure pattern (2016-2017 builds) covered by a Ford service action.
Freestar 1 gen
Fusion 2 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord Fusion
1st Generation
2006–2012 · sedan
First-gen Fusion on the Ford CD3 platform (Mazda6 G-platform derived). Engines: 2.3L Duratec I4 (160hp, 2006-2009), 2.5L Duratec I4 (175hp, 2010-2012), 3.0L Duratec V6 (221hp, then 240hp Sport), 3.5L Duratec V6 (Sport, 2010+). Hybrid added 2010 (2.5L Atkinson + electric, 41 mpg city). 6-speed automatic on most trims; 5-speed manual on 4-cyl base. AWD optional on V6.
Watch out: Generally one of Ford's more reliable cars of the era — but watch the 2.3/2.5L Duratec timing chain on high-mileage examples (chains stretch and tensioners weaken around 150k+, $1,000-1,500 job). The hybrid traction battery is the long-term wildcard on 2010-2012 Hybrid trucks; replacements run $2,500-4,000 if it fails out of warranty.
Modern Era
SoonFord Fusion
2nd Generation
2013–2020 · sedan
Second-gen Fusion (CD4 platform). Engines: 2.5L Duratec I4 (175hp base, dropped 2018), 1.5L EcoBoost I4 (181hp), 1.6L EcoBoost (early), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (240hp), 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (325hp, Sport 2017-2019). Hybrid (2.0L Atkinson + electric, 188hp combined) and Energi PHEV (~21 mi electric) carried through. 6-speed automatic; Sport got a SelectShift 6-speed. AWD optional on EcoBoost trims. Ford ended Fusion production 2020 when exiting US passenger cars.
Watch out: 1.5L / 1.6L EcoBoost coolant-intrusion head-gasket pattern — same engine family as the Escape / Fiesta ST 1.6 issue, extended warranty applied. 2.0L EcoBoost owners report timing belt failure if the belt-in-oil system isn't serviced on Ford's schedule (this is the 'wet belt' setup; ignore the interval and the belt sheds material into the oil pickup). Sport / 2.7 EcoBoost has the same intake-valve cracking pattern (NHTSA 24V-635 family) for early builds — though 2017-2019 Sport was largely pre-recall vintage.
GT 2 gens
Y2K Era
SoonFord GT
1st Generation
2005–2006 · coupe
First-gen Ford GT — Centennial-era GT40 tribute. Mid-engine, 2-door coupe. 5.4L supercharged Modular V8 (550hp/500 lb-ft) with Lysholm screw-type supercharger. Ricardo 6-speed manual, RWD. 4,038 built across the 2005 and 2006 model years. Recent collector market has these at $400k-700k+ depending on color combo and miles. The GTX1 variant added removable Targa roof panels.
Watch out: Two well-documented service items: (1) supercharger snout / bearing wear — proactive snout rebuild around 30-40k miles is the standard preventive job, runs $3,000-5,000; (2) Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 OEM tires are decade-out-of-production — replacement choices are limited (Michelin Pilot Sport / Bridgestone options) and require careful sourcing. Also: dry-sump oil system requires specific Mobil 1 0W-40 and meticulous service to avoid scavenge-pump issues.
Modern Era
SoonFord GT
2nd Generation
2017–2022 · coupe
Second-gen Ford GT — built by Multimatic in Markham, Ontario. Carbon-fiber monocoque, mid-engine, 2-door coupe with butterfly doors. 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (647hp/550 lb-ft) — the same Ford that won Le Mans 2016. 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (Getrag 7DCL750). RWD only. 1,350 units produced through end of December 2022. Application-only buying program — Ford screened applicants individually.
Watch out: Owner approval program enforced no-flipping clauses (2-year resale restriction) — confirm chain of title carefully on resale-market cars. Mechanical concerns are still emerging — the cars are too new for high-mileage data — but the carbon tub repair pathway is owner-paid, dealer-coordinated, and very expensive. Service is geographically restricted to certified dealers, which can be 500+ miles from many owners. Tire / brake consumables are exotic-supercar tier ($8,000+ for a fresh set of all four).
Maverick 1 gen
Mustang 5 gens
Malaise Era
SoonFord Mustang
Fox Body (3rd Generation)
1979–1993 · Fox · coupe
Third-gen Mustang on the Fox platform — coupe (notchback), hatchback, and (from 1983) convertible. Headline engine is the 5.0L HO pushrod V8 (225hp peak by 1987-1993). SVO 2.3L turbo (1984-1986) was the four-cylinder weapon. Notchback coupes are the drag-racer favorite for low weight; LX 5.0 sleeper sedans defined the late-80s street-racing scene.
Watch out: Subframe connectors are basically mandatory — the Fox chassis flexes under hard launches and the unibody will crack at the torque-box-to-floor-pan welds without them. Also: 8.8 rear axle is durable but the open differential is the stock weak point; T-5 manual transmissions grenade above ~350 lb-ft.
Radwood Era
SoonFord Mustang
SN95 (4th Generation)
1994–2004 · SN95 / Fox-4 · coupe
Fourth-gen Mustang on a heavily updated Fox-4 platform. 1994-1995 keep the pushrod 5.0 HO (215hp); 1996 switches to the 4.6L Modular SOHC V8 (215hp, then 260hp by 2001 GT). 1999 'New Edge' restyle. Cobra variants: 1996-1998 4.6 DOHC (305hp), 1999-2001 4.6 DOHC IRS, 2003-2004 Terminator 4.6 DOHC supercharged (390hp factory, much more capable). Body styles: coupe and convertible only — no hatchback.
Watch out: 2-valve 4.6L Modular intake manifold cracks at the crossover (1996-2001) — a well-known service-bulletin job, $200-400 in parts plus labor. Terminator 4.6 DOHC eats the stock TR-3650 trans and 8.8 rear axle when modified — both are the first upgrade once the supercharger is touched.
Y2K Era
SoonFord Mustang
S197 (5th Generation)
2005–2014 · S197 · coupe
The S197 brought retro Mustang styling back and ran for a full decade with two distinct phases. Pre-facelift (2005-2009) runs the 4.6L 3V V8 (300hp GT) or 4.0L Cologne V6. Post-facelift (2010-2014) introduced the 5.0L Coyote (412-420hp) in 2011, the GT500's 5.4L/5.8L supercharged V8, and the 3.7L Cyclone V6. Live rear axle the entire run — the last solid-axle Mustang.
Watch out: 4.6L 3V Triton spark-plug breakage in the head — the two-piece plugs seize and snap off. Use the Lisle 65600 extractor kit before forcing anything; a snapped plug is a head-off repair otherwise.
Modern Era
SoonFord Mustang
S550 (6th Generation)
2015–2023 · S550 · coupe
The S550 is the first IRS Mustang and the first sold globally. Coyote 5.0 (Gen 2 to 2017, Gen 3 2018-2023, 460hp), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (310-330hp), Voodoo 5.2L flat-plane crank in the GT350 (526hp, 8,250 rpm redline), Predator 5.2L supercharged in the GT500 (760hp). MT82 6-speed manual lineage continues; 10-speed 10R80 automatic from 2018+.
Watch out: MT82 6-speed manual notchy/grinding 3-2 downshift and 1-2 shift-fork wear — Ford has issued multiple TSBs (e.g., 18-2267 for 2018-2019 shift forks) and many cars need synchronizer or full rebuild by 60-80k miles.
Modern Era
SoonFord Mustang
S650 (7th Generation)
2024–2026 · S650 · coupe
Seventh-gen Mustang, evolution of the S550 chassis rather than a clean-sheet platform. Gen 4 Coyote 5.0L (480hp GT, 500hp Dark Horse), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (315hp). Dark Horse replaces the discontinued GT350/Mach 1 as the track-focused trim, with a TREMEC TR-3160 manual. Digital dash + 13.2-inch center screen are the cabin headline.
Watch out: Early production cars (2024) had a documented MyKey/digital cluster software issue causing intermittent dash blackouts — covered by Ford CSP and OTA updates. Otherwise too new for a long-term reliability verdict; long-term Coyote Gen 4 oil consumption is the watch item early adopters are tracking.
Ranger 5 gens
Malaise Era
SoonFord Ranger
1st Generation (1983-1992)
1983–1992 · Ranger (body-on-frame) · truck
Ford's original North American compact pickup, launched in January 1982 as a 1983 model from Louisville Assembly. Body-on-frame, Twin I-Beam independent front suspension, leaf-spring rear. Available as 2-door Regular Cab (6-foot or 7-foot bed) and from 1986 as 2-door SuperCab. Engine options spanned the 2.0L and 2.3L Lima inline-fours, 2.8L / 2.9L / 4.0L Cologne V6s, and the 3.0L Vulcan V6. Manual transmissions were the volume choice; small Mazda and Mitsubishi diesels appeared briefly.
Watch out: Owner reports of frame and cab-corner rust dominate - these are 30-to-40-year-old trucks and salt-belt examples are often rusted past the point of repair. 2.9L Cologne V6 has documented cylinder-head cracking (well-known among Ford-truck owners; the 4.0L replacement is more reliable). Twin I-Beam front suspension is durable but eats tires when the alignment isn't kept on top of.
Radwood Era
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2nd Generation (1993-1997)
1993–1997 · Ranger (body-on-frame, carryover) · truck
Major exterior restyle on a carried-over body-on-frame chassis. Same Twin I-Beam front, leaf-spring rear, and engine family as the 1st gen - 2.3L Lima inline-four, 3.0L Vulcan V6, 4.0L Cologne V6. SuperCab continued; the Splash trim with the Flareside bed defined the era visually. 1996 was the first compact pickup to offer dual front airbags. The 4.0L OHV V6 paired with the M5OD manual is the enthusiast pick.
Watch out: Owner reports of rust on the cab corners, rocker panels, and frame are widespread, especially in salt-belt examples. 4.0L OHV V6 timing-chain guides and cassette wear is the well-documented mileage-related issue (loud rattle, eventual chain skip). Automatic transmissions (A4LD, 4R44E, 4R55E) have a deserved reputation for failure past 150k if not serviced - manual-equipped trucks tend to outlast them.
Radwood Era
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3rd Generation (North America)
1998–2011 · truck
The third-gen US compact Ranger ran from 1998 through December 2011 with surprisingly few mechanical changes — Ford kept building the same truck while the rest of the lineup turned over twice. Engines: 2.3L Duratec I4 (143hp, 2001+), 3.0L Vulcan V6, 4.0L Cologne SOHC V6 (207hp, the FX4 / Edge engine). 5R55E 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual. Regular cab, SuperCab; no crew cab in this generation. Discontinued in North America after 2011; replaced by the global Ranger in 2019.
Watch out: 4.0L SOHC V6 timing-chain tensioner and guide failure is the well-documented engine killer — the rear cassette is buried at the back of the engine and a full repair is a $1,500-2,500 job (engine often has to come out). Catastrophic if ignored. The 5R55E automatic also has solenoid pack failures that mimic transmission failure and can be fixed for under $300 if caught early.
Modern Era
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4th Generation (North America)
2019–2023 · truck
Ranger's return to North America after the 2011 hiatus — based on the global T6 platform but with NA-spec frame and bumpers. Single engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (270hp/310 lb-ft), 10-speed 10R80 automatic, no manual. SuperCab or SuperCrew; regular cab dropped. FX4 off-road package, Tremor (2021+) adds Fox dampers and 32-inch tires. Replaced 2024 by the all-new P703 5th-gen built in Michigan.
Watch out: Two repeat complaints from owners: (1) front-end clunk / sway-bar end-link wear at low miles — Ford issued multiple TSBs and replaced links under warranty for many; (2) 10R80 10-speed harsh shifts and 1-2 / 2-1 flares that improved with Ford TCM reflashes through the model run. Neither is catastrophic but both are dealer-visit items for early-build trucks.
Modern Era
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5th Generation (North America)
2024–2026 · P703 · truck
Fifth-gen Ranger on the new P703 platform — engineered for the American market from the start rather than localized from a global truck. Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (270hp) standard, 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (315hp/400 lb-ft) on XLT/Lariat/Tremor, 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (405hp) on the Ranger Raptor. 10-speed 10R80 across the lineup. SuperCrew only — no SuperCab. Built at Michigan Assembly Plant.
Watch out: Too new for a long-term reliability verdict (only ~2 model years in customer hands as of late 2025). Early owners flagged a TSB-covered tailgate-latch issue and a few software-related ADAS / CarPlay glitches handled by OTA updates. Watch the 2.7L EcoBoost long-term — the same engine family had intake-valve cracking on 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150 builds (NHTSA 24V-635), though Ford updated valve hardness for the new builds.