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Substantial feeling, roomy, comfortable, and even fun to drive, Escape and Tribute earn a slot on the compact SUV all-star team. They're also eminently sensible alternatives to any number of [...]

Ford aimed the Thunderbird at "relaxed sportiness," and basically hit the mark--though sales slumped after initial high demand. The two-seater is not as mechanically refined as it should be, and [...]

Ford's Explorer is a more-than-competent overall performer, with an unmatched array of available useful features: V8 power, seven-passenger seating, adjustable pedals, curtain airbags, DVD [...]

Various rivals top Ford by offering such laudable features as side curtain airbags, four-wheel steering, and 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement. Even so, the latest F-150 is an advance [...]

Neither Freestar nor Monterey can match such rivals as Honda Odyssey or Dodge Caravan for driving enjoyment, or Toyota Sienna for refinement. An aging basic design mars their overall appeal. On [...]

This Recommended choice excels as a family wagon. It leaves off-roading and serious towing to truck-type SUVs, providing instead utility, space, and comfort that match any rival--and some [...]

The Five Hundred earns high marks for its generous passenger and cargo space, a take-charge driving position, good road manners, and available all-wheel drive. Engine choice is limited to a [...]

By any name, these compact SUVs are solid, spacious, practical, and pleasant enough to drive. In 2005-06, they ranked as Best Buys. Competitive new-car pricing has made them high-value [...]

Like Mercury's slightly more upscale Mountaineer, Explorer is a more-than-competent overall performer with an outstanding array of available useful features: V8 power, seven-passenger seating, [...]

Focus is fun to drive in any form, but especially in enthusiast-oriented ST trim. Though it's not as refined as a Volkswagen Jetta or as outright sporty as Mazda 3, Focus measures up well [...]