 We got this van because of the great safety rating and our growing family.  However, it needed a new transmission at 36,000 miles...just after the warranty ran out.  The Ford dealership and national Ford office were no help at all.  This is the LAST Ford I will ever buy!  Even though I'm very patriotic, I'm looking to the Japanese car companies now, as their quality and reliability are so much better.  American Car companies need to get with the program and make some quality cars!