 After getting the vehicle from the dealership, i had a feeling something wasn't right.  I did not want to be the first to drive it, so a friend drove it home.  I was advised of sluggishness and poor braking.  Fast forward 10,000 miles, i was back in Ontario going home on route 7, and a rabbit ran in front of the vehicle, going only about 100kph.  It cracked the bumper, dropped and broke the underpanel, and dislodged the power control unit.  Many rolls of duct tape later i got it back running.  I have since had problems with the battery, the engine, the abomidable braking performance (that requires me to downshift into low to stop any time soon) and the radio system.  It is hit and miss on usb connectivity, the bluetooth system responds when not being used, and the audio system freezes at least four times a day trying to 'initialise' the usb system.  At the time of this writing, i am disabled yet again with more of the under panel and insulation having fallen off.  It has also been towed twice after blown tyres, as Ford forgot to put a spare tyre on the vehicle, requiring frequent tows.  The dealership has been of no help whatsoever, and the fellow who conned me into the vehicle has since been fired.  Currently trying to find someone to buy this from me and put it, and i out of our misery, at significant loss.  The fuel economy (not of concern to me) is about 25 or 30 miles to the gallon, hardly what was advertised.  The features of the vehicle that i do like include the very soft suspension, quiet tyres, decent sound quality. (when working) and the comfortable seating position.  In short, even if it is a gift, politely decline.  The constant maintainence required to keep it running is not worth the time, money or effort.Update at 29k.  Audio system malfunctioning, ford will not replace.