The Good:

I purchased this vehicle in 2009 with 20K miles. I am the second owner. I purchased from the local Chevy dealership as a certified pre-owned.
This car has 142k miles currently, primarily highway, since I was traveling around TN and AR for my company.
The adherence to the regular scheduled maintenance on this vehicle has been taken very seriously. All oil changes (Full Synthetic), system maintenance and tire purchases/rotations have been thoroughly documented.

The same meticulous care has been given to the interior and exterior upkeep.

This is a smoke free, pet free car.
The cabin trim is extremely comfortable and quiet. It has all leather seats, with heated driver and passenger seats.
The car is equipped with Microsoft's SYNC technology, which means you will be able to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and USB interfaces. The voice activated commands allow you to navigate music, phone calls, and GPS directions.
The speakers that deliver this technology are extremely satisfying! I typically upgrade my autos stock stereo systems and was prepared to do so on this car, but when I first heard the sound quality of this Fusion, I was instantly satisfied, and impressed. Rich bass, definitive highs, along with speed volume control make this auto system enjoyable to use everyday.
The buttons and controls on this model are all so intuitively placed and operation of features like cruise control, sunroof, temperature control, and radio are all made extremely simple and convenient. The cruise control is sensitive and accurate.

Other trim amenities include:

Plently of cup holders.
12V power adapters in both the dash and the armrest. USB charging and interface in the armrest.
Trunk access from back seats allows for a large increase in cargo space.
All of the floor mats are present and in good condition. I also use seasonal all weather mats during the winter months.

Bottom line, this car has been one of the most reliable, and enjoyable vehicles I have ever owned. There have not been any major mechanical issues. Brakes are solid still. Tires are about 2/3 through their life. Interior and exterior aesthetics have been carefully maintained.

The Bad:

I have had the front bumper professional repainted using the OEM color because of an accumulation of chips and scratches from road debris.

I have to replace the front left headlamp assembly because it has started to accumulate moisture.

The driver seat is beginning to show its wear through minor cracks in the leather.

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Ford of Europe celebrates Mondeo's 20th anniversary

Wed, 25 Sep 2013

Ford's European operations are celebrating a milestone of sorts as the Mondeo, the Blue Oval's bread-and-butter D-segment sedan in the old country, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The mid-sizer, which was sold in the US for a short time as the Contour, has been a far more popular vehicle in Europe - even receiving regular praise from one Jeremy Clarkson.
Narrated by Cockney actor Ray Winstone, the video goes through the Mondeo's years and how it's evolved from 1993 to the as-yet-unreleased fifth-generation model, which is essentially the same as the Ford Fusion that's sold in America. Take a look below for the full video from Ford of Europe.

Ford Explorer Jackson Pollock Edition results in trip to hospital

Tue, 02 Jul 2013

Among the many useful pieces of driving advice we've taken to heart over the years, "Safely secure all cargo" is etched pretty high on our personal stone tablets. We've had a couple of frustrating moments over the years (numerous wonky cupholders and too-tall lidded cups; a radar detector that released its suction cups and dashed itself below the dashboard, etc.), but never anything like the scene above.
These photos above come courtesy of the Washington State Patrol, and they show the unfortunate aftermath of a driver, his dog, and his Ford Explorer after it crashed near the town of Belfair last week. According to reports, the man was schlepping five-gallon containers of paint inside his vehicle when he was involved in an unexplained accident. It's not clear what triggered the crash, but the impromptu abstract painting covered the whole of the interior, including the driver and his faithful companion.
The man was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries, and his dog was cleaned and later taken to a humane society.

Ford moving medium-duty F-Series production from Mexico to Ohio

Thu, 27 Feb 2014

A few more Ford trucks will be built in the US in the near future with news that production of the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will move from Mexico to Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, OH. Ford hasn't confirmed a precise timeline for the move, but The Detroit News claims the Blue Oval will make the shift later this year or in early 2015.
As Ford spokesperson Mike Levine reminded us, back in 2011, Ford announced in an investor release that it would shift production "after the [Ohio] plant stops current production of the Ford E-Series vans." According to that release, the Ohio factory will also receive $128 million in upgrades to build the new trucks, plus the F53 motorhome chassis and F59 commercial chassis.

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