 I have always owed Ford vehicles for the last 22 years; well no more. I am moving on and will never own one again! I currently own a 2008 Ford Escape in which I bought brand new in 2007. I fell in love with it from the first moment I saw it with its Kiwi green color, moonroof, and spacious interior. As soon as I test drove it, I knew I wanted it. First off it's supposed to get 28 miles to the gallon on the highway but only gets 21. It is rusted out only on the driver side front tire well (common problem I've read online) and the paint is peeling on the drivers side of the hood. The paint on the interior finishes has rubbed off on some places, and the seats have always been a nightmare to keep clean (also common complaint). I am literally scrubbing them on a weekly basis. Water even stains them. If my kids are damp from the pool, their body shape is left on the seat until I clean them. It's so frustrating! The seat belts even stain. I don't know what from because the kids do not eat or drink inside. The bolts inside are even rusted. I have always taken care of the things I own. My Escape has always been garage kept and has been washed on a weekly basis and always washed to get the snow and salt off in the winter. It only has 67,000 miles on it and the transmission is going out. It also has a chirping noise when I first start it (also common). The drivers side window goes up slow in the cold weather and sometimes will even get stuck and I will have to wait 20 minutes to roll it up inch by inch until it's completely rolled up. Customer service from Ford completely sucks. They do not care about the customer or their complaints. There have been two recalls on it and two more common problems that should be on recall. One being the rusted out paint above the drivers side tire, which is a common complaint, and there should also be a recall for the tone ring. I've had it in the shop twice for a broken tone ring which was not cheap. I was proud to buy a Ford because it was made in the USA and didn't receive a buyout like GM. Well I no longer care about that. I will be getting a Cadillac SRX soon and can't wait! This thing has knickel and dimed me and I am done. Washing my hands of Ford! F--O--R--D--Found On The Road Dead.