[Gabriel]

I am very happy with my 03 Focus SVT , it's holding up pretty good , no rust , I did rust proof it every other year , steering is untouched since it was built , at 60k just the usual maintenance , oil change ...no rattles
Ford could do even better if they brought over some of the european models such as Fiesta or Mondeo. And some diesel engines wouldn't hurt . But no , we got to stick with gas guzzlers and trucks , to "be safe " on the roads . I have recently come back from Europe and I can tell you that diesel engines are the bomb , they're pretty small displacement ( depending on the application) , very fuel efficient ,performant , quiet , don't smell and very eco-friendly (that's today's slogan)
Focus diesel (TDCI ) have 1.8 and 2.0 L , putting out between 75 and 136 hp for about half the amount of fuel gas engines use .
Sorry for drifting away from the topic .The answer to the main question is yes , for the money I am happy with my Fords !