 I've driven this car for 1 year and currently have no issues. This is one solidly built automobile. I've studied the crash test data and I wasn't disappointed - 4 out of 5 tests it achieved the 5 star rating. (The 4 star rating was for rollover prevention - an issue that was corrected for 2008.)  More than anything else - it is very comfortable to drive or ride in. Passengers in the back seat are surprised by the amount of leg room.  When this lease is up I'm buying a Taurus.