Often overlooked, the Taurus X combines the virtues of a midsize SUV with the tidier dimensions of a midsize station wagon. Taurus X earns our praise as a pleasant and comfortable family wagon [...]
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 [...]
Ford took a huge step forward in performance, refinement, and overall execution with its compact sedan. All told, Contour is a formidable rival to Japanese compacts and to the Chrysler Cirrus and [...]
Vastly more impressive than the prior generation, this Crown Vic mixes traditional values with contemporary virtues--a good choice if you like rear drive in a body-on-frame vehicle. Crown Vic and [...]
Considering its modest price, this unrefined minicar isn't a bad buy. However, we would recommend that you spend a few more dollars and get a more substantial automobile, such as a Ford Escort or [...]
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 [...]
With Escort you get plenty of practical value. Though the Escort can't match a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla for refinement, it does give the impression of true quality in the subcompact field...
In midrange LX form, at least, the early Probe can be a passable sport-coupe choice. Best to steer clear of GT models, as the turbo four has a reputation for early failure...
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 [...]
