 I purchased a used 2012 model from my local Ford dealer as a graduation gift for my daughter in 2013.  This car has been nothing but trouble almost from the start!  We have had to take the car in for constant service due to the ongoing recalls associated with the clutch, transmission and door locks, and still the car  is not up to par.   Thank god for warranties!  We finally had enough and traded this lemon in for a Fusion; hoping for better luck this time around, and peace of mind knowing my child is driving a safer car.