Buying A Better Car
If you're in the UK and you're looking for a flashy but fuel efficient alternative to Ford, try out www.peugeot-206-reviews.co.uk for reviews of the Peugot 206.
Other Ford Related Links
WINNER! Alysia's story is proof that the lemon laws are an effective tool in aiding the consumer to exact satisfaction from companies that sell bad products.
Is Your Mechanic Ripping You Off? Some interesting tips from CNN Money.
Ford Focus Brakes: Check out this site: www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com. If you think the Ford Focus is an inexpensive car, think again! This highly informative page points directly to bad design and a stonewalling attitude on Ford's part.
Winebarger Ford: Check out this site: http://members.tripod.com/wynnhott/. It's a collection of detailed stories that illustrate that not all dealerships are created equal.
Ford Technicians: Check out this site: http://www.flatratetech.com. It's a fascinating glimpse into the dedication of Ford technicians and the way that Ford treats those people that are in charge of taking care of Ford vehicles. The rate structure described explains a lot to me, but what's really amazing is what's happening now in the Ford corporation that is destroying the quality of the repairs that can be done by the techs by downgrading the quality of their tech force itself!! Check it out!
IMPORTANT: Check out this site: http://www.alldata.com/consumer/TSB/yr.html. It's a site dedicated to listing the recalls and technical service bulletins (TSB) on just about all makes, models, and years of cars. Very informative, especially for someone thinking of buying a vehicle.
Class Action Lawsuits
The offices of David J. Gorberg are taking on Ford in New Jersey in a class action suit for the Ford Focus. I get a disproportionate amount of mail regarding the problems people are having with their Focuses (and Explorers, for that matter), so if you're interested in joining that suit or starting a suit about any other lemon vehicle, please contact Mr. Gorberg.
The following are links to an excellent web site that I highly recommend: http://www.classactionamerica.com.
People Injured by Firestone Tires vs. Bridgestone/Firestone & Ford Motor Co.
People Injured by Ford Explorers v Ford Motor Company and Bridgestone/Firestone
Owners of Vehicles with Thick-Film Ignition System v Ford Motor Company
Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Owners v Ford Motor Company
Consumer Protection Agencies
National Transportation Highway Safety Administration
Consumer Reports Online
The Bad, Better, & Best Businesses Bulletin Board. Contains links to The Consumer Information & Protection Webring.
AllData. Recalls and technical service bulletins for most makes, models and years of automobiles commonly sold in the U.S.
http://www.flatratetech.com. Well written, this makes Ford Corporation's true level of interest in quality abundantly clear.
Other Anti-Ford Pages
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/9183/index.html
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