1995-98 Ford Windstar

Windstars haven't proven to be quite as successful as Ford had hoped, but Ford's front-drive model equals or beats Chrysler's minivans in key areas of performance and accommodations. Therefore, [...]

1996-99 Ford Taurus

Though not perfect, Taurus is roomy, well-built, and enjoyable to drive. Prices went up for this generation, but Tauruses remained a good value and an excellent choice, new or used...

1997-03 Ford Escort/ZX2

Sensible design, competent road manners, and reasonable prices put both Escort and Tracer high on our list of desirable subcompacts, but we're less impressed by the noisier ZX2 coupe...

1997-02 Ford Expedition

Competitively priced when new, the impressive Expedition has also been a popular model on the used-vehicle market. All told, it's a good alternative to GM's SUVs--more modern and refined, and [...]

1997-04 Ford F-150

All told, we rate the latest F-150 tops in its class, even with the arrival of new challengers for 1999: the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra...

1998-11 Ford Ranger

Yes, Ranger lacks the V8 of a Dodge Dakota and the smooth V6 offered by Chevy. Nevertheless, the Ranger is refined, well-built, and priced sensibly. No wonder Ranger has been the top-selling [...]

2000-04 Ford Focus

Less refined than a class-leading Honda Civic and not as polished as the more conservative Toyota Corolla, the Focus offers more room, style, and body types than any competitor. Despite timid [...]

2000-06 Ford Taurus

Taurus returned to its roots as family transportation with the 2000 redesign. Fully contemporary in styling, a Taurus delivers fine road manners, great utility, and an appealing array of safety [...]

1999-03 Ford Windstar

Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota minivans have been ranked Best Buys, but the solid, easy-driving Windstar also is a fine choice, boasting some significant new safety and convenience features...

2000-05 Ford Excursion

Massive size and weight are serious drawbacks for anything intended to be used as a "suburban utility vehicle." The Excursion is simply too cumbersome for ordinary driving, suffering abysmal fuel [...]

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