I Would Rather DIE Than BUY These JUNK Car Brands!

[@bryanhighley4942]

My clutch blew on my base bronco at 23k miles. I've never blown a clutch in my life

[@ECPP]

Wow that’s not good. Jeep also has an outstanding clutch recall for the Wrangler

[@johnmadow5331]

@@ECPP My father WW-II surplus Jeep Williy is the best never a problem in the deep jungle or city. I still have original J-Can in mint shape in my basement for memory.

[@purplerain55]

My ford focus was junk...plastis breacking...pealing paint...ahifter broke 4 times .owned it 4 years and spent 2 thousand on repairs drove it 8 thousand miles...had 2 plder rangers and they were good truckx 1980s and 1990s models...ford could not figure out why the warning light stayed on....never could get it to turn off.

[@KennyNash-sb9sh]

Now you have! Hopefully no more trouble.

[@computerweenie]

I've owned over 40 new cars. For years I purchased a new one every model year. The worst car I ever owned that left me stranded was a new Audi A4. I've been driving for 55 years and never had a car leave me stranded until I purchased the Audi. In the 18 months I owned it, I had to have it towed twice while I was out on the road. Even when I was 16-18 and owned a few hoopties NONE of them ever left me stranded. I'll never own another one.

[@josephguo6256]

VW passat was more worst. never buy a german car again after owning BMW MB and VW. cabbages.

[@andrewschrim6676]

Built by the grandchildren of Nazi Germany resisting generations of humiliation.Simply lied in software to meet G-7 edicts for air quality standards with their VW's.

[@m.eladraoui2649]

Bizarre, the best car I ever owned is an Audi A6 Quattro. I kept it for 10 years. The most reliable car I ever had (and I had over 30 of them).

[@jonathanvaughn2094]

German cars are junk.

[@codincoman9019]

@@m.eladraoui2649 There is nothing bizarre, Audi is #19 in reliability nowadays, it has nothing to do with the last century Audi, except the name and some other basic things.

[@milesdyson]

The 90's Taurus engines were generally reliable for a good 15 years of daily driving. I did oil changes on old Fords with hundreds of thousands of miles. Today.....scrap at 50,000.

[@craigdoriety9798]

We had a 97 Mercury Sable that was a very dependable car an put 169,000 on it before selling for a newer vehicle.

[@ECPP]

Yes they don’t make them like they used to

[@daniellaubach7544]

Piss poor quality control!​@@ECPP

[@tedneanderthal7373]

It's only a matter of time before GM, Ford and Chrysler and their brands are history. QC has been lacking for a long time.

[@DaveGreg100]

I won't grieve and I've only owned domestics. They left me. Not the other way around.

[@BabyBugBug]

I actually like Chrysler. I’ve seen a large number of 200k mile 300s. The company’s larger engines are solid performers, though I will say that the brand does cheapen quality on the rest of the cars they build for cost cutting purposes.

[@workingclassless84]

Chrysler been so bad for so long. The others qc has dropped so considerably that it makes them actually competitive lol.

[@ADBLOCKER4YOUTUBE]

tedneanderthal7373 Since the 70s

[@tv321123]

@@DaveGreg100 Not coming from a place of hate, but I'm genuinely curious; My dad has the same mindset. Why would you buy from a domestic brand? I get wanting to support the country, but that is why I don't understand buying a domestic brand that makes the car in Mexico or Canada; While Toyota, BMW, & MB all have cars that are made here by blue collar Americans. These days a Toyota Camery or BMW 3 series are more American than a assembled in Canada Doge Challenger. That's screwed up.

[@patrickchilds5486]

Hate turbos. Now Toyota/Lexus going that route. Sad.

[@ECPP]

Yes they are having struggles these days

[@orionschroeder9401]

Naturally Aspirated is definitely the way to go, not GDI, not Direct Injection, SFI is the ultimate option, in my opinion.

[@Steve-O_FPV]

Same here. Was hard to replace my totaled 2008 Civic last year. Had to look long and hard for a used non-turbo car that I liked.

[@Sturmgeist702]

@@patrickchilds5486 You're absolutely right. Every manufacturer is pushing them now trying to get higher MPG because of government regulations. A lot of us just want a NA engine.

[@eightbll1017]

Yeah, and Hondas having go to the turbo route trying to meet government mpg standards.

[@leonardoatx3]

Doesn’t matter…! What matters is shareholders short term profits

[@ECPP]

Well….

[@Zeus-dw1cx]

Quality has always been a management decision.

[@keithhooper6123]

What profits?

[@sterlingpaul3004]

Great job. So 40k later on my 2015 Lexus RX 350 and ZERO problems. By the way they handle better than BMW's.

[@keithlinden439]

Recalls means they acknowledge the issue and engineered a fix to correct the issue. Some manufactures do not. Less recalls does not nessessarly represent less issues.

[@lessthantom2]

Ford seems to have really fallen off. 15+ years ago if you bought a ford you were generally getting a honda level reliable vehicle. Escapes, rangers, f 150s they use to be able to take a beating and keep going. Now they're about as reliable as a bmw.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

It goes in cycles.

[@jayson657]

The Fusion was also a great car for a while. My sister in law had a 2009 fusion 4 cylinder. I drove it once after she hit a deer to make sure it was still ok to drive and she had something like 274,000 miles on the odometer from her life insurance sales job. Insurance totaled the car, she had the little bit of deer damage repaired and continued to drive it.

[@codincoman9019]

Not even. Bring My Wallet is more reliable than Ford, according to Consumer Reports annual reliability surveys.

[@johnmadow5331]

My sister love Mustang so she spend on her 1st paycheck to get a brand new one. She took it to the dealer for service and on the way back home she had stopped for lunch at McDonald and when she came back she saw her whole car on fire. She got insurance money but she never buy Ford American car again.

[@ECPP]

Wow, that’s devastating, but what happened ?

[@isaachunt5799]

The s550 is not a good caar to drive. the gen 6 camaro ss is way better in everyway. i know i owned both.

[@johnmadow5331]

@@ECPP Nobody know. I remember, when Ford Mustang first came out, in 1964, The US Government brought some of them and send them for Official use with Dealer Item A/C installed on it. We love it but if you want to buy one as a surplus vehicle, the Thailand government want us to pay importation taxes about $4k. The price back then for new one was 2.4K with $500.00 dealer A/C unit installed. The Mustang was rated the same quality as Mercedes in Thailand back in 1964 and we rode on it with free gasoline from government.

[@artmchugh5644]

Makes our 1983 Porsche 944 that runs great, handles great, is very solid and enjoyable to drive, for 10 grand seem awesome!!!!😊😊😊

[@isaachunt5799]

@@artmchugh5644 old cars can last forever. modern cars with all this computer crap makes them throw away items.

[@artmchugh5644]

ASHES TO ASHES DUST TO DUST , IF NOT FOR FORD , OUR TOOLS WOULD RUST !!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ECPP]

Haha that’s awesome

[@Paul-fj2mm]

LOL

[@beverlyquintela2754]

FORD stands for found on the roadside dead and fixed or repaired daily 😅

[@vga-kingmrc3619]

FORD - FEEL THE RUST.

[@patrickhill8748]

That’s funny right there😂. I have a 10 yo Mustang GT with 111k and it’s been great.

[@kaiserbillxiv1245]

Recently my sister's 4600 lb. 2014 Dodge "mini van" transmission gave out leaking fluid all over the highway. She was lucky she was at the end of a bridge and was able to pull over. Vehicle was always well marinated and never abused. My BIL had a Dodge Journey as a company vehicle 10 years ago and it blew a piston on the Coquihalla Highway and left him stranded. Was under warranty. A coworker has a nice 2007 Audi convertible and it has oil leak problems. Scotty Kilmer would agree with this video. I will stick with my 2003 Regal LS. No issues at 160KM.

[@isaachunt5799]

i stay well away from everything german, everything made by ford including the mustangs. STAY WELL AWAY FROM RANGE ROVERS LOL. biggest money pit car in history nowadays i only buy japanese and kia. wet cambelts lol? who comes up with this crap? i only buy cars with timing chains. keep the oil clean the motor will go forever.

[@ECPP]

And what’s with an oil pump driven by a belt? JUNK!

[@isaachunt5799]

@@ECPP yeah some kind of joke i think. ford need to give up making cars now.

[@codincoman9019]

Still, the Korean cars are below the top Japanese cars. I'd never buy below Top 3 cars in the segment my needs are. Then it's only Japanese.

[@isaachunt5799]

@@codincoman9019 we have a 2020 nissan leaf. fantastic car. 2023 toyota aygo. 2022 kia ceed gt-line 1.5t we bought for our son as it has 7 year warranty

[@lrich8181]

CAFE standards are forcing the manufacturers to use turbos and gdi for better gas mileage. If we would start driving smaller cars instead of giant SUVs they wouldn't have to put tiny engines in giant vehicles.

[@robsrave8156]

Or we could throw out Cafe standards

[@Alan_GA]

​@@robsrave8156 and EPA

[@itsvmmc]

I remember in the 2000s when most of the people that I knew considered Audi as a super reliable brand. I saw a lot more Audis on the street compared to now, things have really changed

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@codincoman9019]

Audi is #19 in reliability.

[@iheartmazda]

They had the 1.9 tdi engines at that time, which would last forever.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have put well over a million miles on Ford Crown Vics and Mercury Grand Marquis, and currently own three. I have had VERY FEW problems with them, and NO expensive problems. I have also owned a 1968 Ford F-250 for more than 30 years. 2 doors, 2 wheel drive, bench seat, 8 foot bed, 390 four barrel/C6/Dana 60 limited slip rear axle. It has also been nearly trouble free. ALL new "spymobiles" are GARBAGE. I live in Phoenix, AZ. The absolute LAST thing you want here is a sunroof. My ex wife bought a new '22 Hyundai Accent ('22 was the last year for that model) She paid over $35,000 OTD, and is paying high interest and high insurance. About a year ago I bought a like new 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis from the original owner, with only 36,000 miles on it. I paid $10,000 CASH. No fees, no taxes, no interest, low insurance rates. One of my other Grand Marquis, a 2006 model, has 381,000 miles on it. I bought it 11 years ago with 87,000 miles on it, so 294,000 of those miles are mine. Very few issues, nothing expensive. I'm pretty sure I got the better deal. STAY AWAY FROM ALL NEW AND LATE MODEL CARS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CMBBmc-jd6ur]

I love the Crown Vics and Grand Marquis. If I had a bigger garage and found one in great shape and low miles I’d buy it.

[@kennaples3611]

Garbage all garbage, but hey buy it for overprice, ok😮

[@craigfatla907]

My daughter is a huge Audi fan. She bought her first Audi used, huge mistake. Luckily, she bought a warranty. Her next two were leased. She says it best: "You don't buy an Audi, You lease them."

[@ECPP]

Yes 100 percent and not a long term owner type of vehicle

[@BabyBugBug]

I would never buy a used Audi. Wow that’s asking for trouble.

[@milesdyson]

If you can't afford a new German car, you sure as hell can't afford a used one.

[@craigfatla907]

@@BabyBugBug She never consulted me. I would have educated her.

[@stevewales7266]

Have had multiple SAAB turbos. Only had one turbo failure. I replaced it myself for about $700

[@josephleonaitis2422]

I HAVE A 2012 FORD FUSION SE BASIC. PURCHASED NEW AND BABIED. IT HAS 2000,000 MILES AND 30-33 MPG. 2.5 LITER ENGINE AND NO TURBO. ONLY WORK DONE WAS REPLACING BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS AND WATER OUTLET. CHANGED MOTOR OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES RELIGIOUSLY. CHANGED TRANS OIL AT 200K. NO RUST, BODY IS EXCELLENT CONDITION. STILL DRIVING. HEADLIGHTS ARE STILL CLEAR AND NO PROTECTION FROM WEATHER. NORMAL MAINTENANCE, BATTERIES, TIRES, ETC. ONE IN A MILLION. NO CODES. FINIS PAX

[@johanpotgieter4818]

I wish they would stop putting turbo's in cars. I avoid those car's

[@Mr_Spock512]

Same here ... I don't touch turbos either.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Right at my Work Lady the behind the counter had bought a New 2023 Escape She is so MAD about the Quality of it, She's now Telling Ford to send it back or sell it to some other sucker, Now Buying a Truck didn't ask what Brand.

[@DarthVader-1701]

It's called Escape because most people want to Escape from owning it.

[@OPC249]

Turbo engines need more preventive maintenance, which most customers either don't know about or don't care enough. That's why used cars these days are such a gamble to buy

[@zythr9999]

lol

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

My bottom fog light thingy burned out on my 2009 Lexus RX 350. Bummer man, one day I shall fix it

[@patrickchilds5486]

Better trade that thing in… lol. Owned 7 Lexus. Reliable as heck.

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

@@patrickchilds5486 It keeps going

[@rickuyeda4818]

Our '84 Audi 5000S lasted 184K miles before we traded it in. It never leaked and mechanically, it never broke. Electronically, every switch had been replaced 3 or 4 times.

[@jeremyt7752]

Ford f150 with 5.0 or Mustang GT are the only Fords I’ll own

[@ECPP]

100 percent

[@orionschroeder9401]

Ford literally stands for, Found on road dead! By far the WORST brand, along with their colleagues, Lincoln and Mercury! Hyundai/Kia aren't far behind, their GDI engine's, known for blowing up are scary! Both companies, Ford and Hyundai, along with their sub brands, Lincoln, and Kia are known for their LARGE amount of recalls, truly, Quality is Job none! Audi is another German brand owned by Volkswagen which personally I'd stay away from as well. Expensive to maintain in the long-term, and not worth the high initial cost, and large deprecation. You're truly on a role here Mark, another amazing video my friend! Great highlights, and an excellent summary of information, backed up by facts! Thank you, take care, cheers!

[@alhoud3481]

I have a 2003 grand marquis the best car ever made so don’t give me a mercury is crap. This is better than any foreign car out there.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

There are a lot of good FORD cars in the past. ​@@alhoud3481

[@orionschroeder9401]

@@alhoud3481 I have no doubt that an older Mercury, one made in 2003 would be far superior to anything built today. Back then, vehicles were still made to a higher standard. The last Mercury Grand Marquis rolled off the assembly line January 4th, 2011, then Ford discontinued making, and decommissioned the brand. Even up until then, quality was far superior to what is made today. As far as being the best car ever made, that is your opinion, so don’t give me crap for disagreeing. Appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion, like mine, it isn’t right, or wrong, merely our individual thoughts. Like you, I’m not a fan of foreign car’s, I prefer built in Canada, or the U.S. I don’t care for made in Mexico either, again, my opinion.

[@tv321123]

Sticking up for Audi. I just went back to Audi with a S4 after a decade of a Japanese Auto stint. I went through 3 Acuras that needed two transmissions between them, and the MDX that was reliable needed two timing belt services due to milage. My next Lexus IS needed a new differential after 65K miles and developed a wiring issue no dealer could figure out, and no independent shop wanted to touch. I went through two PCV vales and a water pump with my previous S4, but I put 180K on that thing before a tree in a storm took it out. I never had the kind of disaster issues as with the Acuras & the Lexus. And unlike Acura when I did have a issue they bent over backwards to make it right. They have had their issues; But anything with an 2018+ EA888 or 2019+ EA839 are know to be reliable. And pretty much anything with the 3.0 supercharged motor, that's known as the 'Honda of Audis" and mine was a heck of a lot more reliable than 2/3 of my Acuras. Honda still never figured out transmissions that are not manuals. As well being German, all of the OE parts are available for 1/4 the price as from the dealer from the 3rd party.

[@orionschroeder9401]

@@tv321123 Appreciate you sharing, normally I don’t share this, but one of my younger brothers is an Audi Dealership salesman. As a result, EVERYONE in my family drives an Audi, or a VW, except me. Some models are definitely less problematic then others, I could share horror stories he has told me about customer repair incident’s, costs etc.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Love these vids. Helps keep me grounded . Working in the car industry, I love cars like Mercedes etc. but these help me remember I need to hang on to my mint condition 2006 corolla ❤

[@ECPP]

Luxury is fine to own, and there are great value from many of them especially slightly used Ana much larger discount, but just remember it will cost more to look after and even being able to perform many of your own repairs and maintenance can keep you in a beautiful car for many years. For those who don’t want to get their fingers dirty, stick with the classically reliable vehicles line Toyota and Mazda or slightly older Hondas

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

and I am hanging on to my mint, manual 2006 Forester.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

You can dynamat a corolla and make it a luxury car.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

@@tyronmegawatts6580 it’s already like a mini luxury car tbh. It’s got tinted windows for privacy, apple CarPlay , ac, a pristine & clean dove grey velour interior and is quiet to drive with Michelins all around

[@TOBYH]

MY 1963 1/2 FORD RANCHERO WITH THE ORIG.260 V8 ENGINE AND 2 SPEED FORDOMATIC TRANS HAS 107K ORIG. MILES, 61 YEAR OLD ENGINE STILL RUNNING WELL.

[@arrowhead455]

I see an Audi on the road, I can’t help but chuckle.

[@uglabugla99]

Audi a6 2,5 all road v6. Pure shit

[@dnlmachine4287]

The unflappable stupidity of the average car buyer is partly to blame. Cars are tools, nothing more. "Hey look a 4 pane glass roof with 493 individual components, lets get THAT!!!". Stay gold.

[@rogerbarrett9920]

I've always thought why buy a car with a hole in the roof?- It will either leak or the mechanism will break at some point in the future. Either buy a vehicle with a solid roof or a convertible.

[@nysavvy9241]

Youre cracking me up Mark...4 rings of despair...LOL

[@CNYsmile]

Re: Hyundai - Silly to blanket comments. We have owned 7-8 Hyundai’s. Currently own 2020 Elantra Value Edition and 2023 Hyundai SEL w/ Convenience Package - NEVER a problem. You do need to research. Admittedly, we never had super high mileage (90K+) and would likely have considered a Toyota etc. if that had been the case. We have loved all our ELANTRA’s! And years ago, my wife had an Accent she adored. We did own a 2011 Sonata that was horrendous and the worst year for them w/ engines - and ours was horrible - engine was replaced at low miles. VERY SATISFIED with bang for buck on our Elantra’s (in the $30k and under category).

[@Deist000]

I am in the habit of buying 20+ year old Toyotas.

[@MrThebirddog]

A lot of the issues are the Govt mandates on MPG. We all want good milage but there comes a point when quality and reliability are sacrificed.

[@84imreplica]

I owned a 2015 BMW X1, which I loved driving, but after doing research on the engine I sold it at the end of its extended warranty. I bought the X1 used and drove it for 3 years without any problems, but I knew it was only a matter of time until the X1's problematic engine needed expensive repairs. I now own a 2022 eco boost Maverick, which I also love driving, but Ford's quality issues have me worried that this vehicle is going to give me grief down the road.

[@ECPP]

Yes there have been some troubles indeed and it seems most makes have some issues, but how big are the problems really dictate the good and bad in the market

[@borghorsa1902]

LOL, loved the "car leaking liquids leaving stains on pavement/dog leaving stains" analogy in the end! 🐕🤣

[@phongers87]

His Euphemisms are the best 😁😁

[@Halfom]

It is so easy to find out the junk car brands online and still people buy them.

[@Benkatz1987Katz-vh7jh]

Love my 2024 Escape ST Elite and loved my 2016 Titanium! Come from a long time Ford family and we have loved them all!

[@cndam]

I'm on my 2nd edge. Currently 2017. Never had any issues other than one recall. V6. No eco boost nonsense for me. I guess I've been lucky.

[@lobsterbisque7567]

I'm a simple man, I'm content with my old toyotas made in the late 90's-early 00's.

[@kaiserbillxiv1245]

Everyone I knew who had a Chrysler product since the early 90's always had the transmission give out. I had a 87 Plymouth Caravelle and had no issues with the transmission.

[@CMBBmc-jd6ur]

My bro had a Durango and just after warranty expired the trans blew up.

[@BabyBugBug]

I do buy Volkswagen but steer clear of the 2.0L, I agree with you on that. I don’t know why VAG is insisting on keeping that problematic engine. The 1.4 and 1.5T and the outgoing 3.6L VR6 are excellent performers. The 2.5L 5 cylinder was my favorite. Absolutely excellent.

[@codincoman9019]

You mean the VW that is #27 in reliability, while Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Suzuki, Mitsubishi are the top in reliability?

[@BabyBugBug]

@@codincoman9019I’ve never had a problem with mine because I do the maintenance. And if you’re going to cite Mitsubishi then you may want your check your facts lol

[@codincoman9019]

@@BabyBugBug, are you that stupid to deny the fact that the last Consumer Reports annual reliability survey placed VW at #27 (Audi is a little bit better, at #19 - I had 3 Audi cars long time ago, when they were far better, the best of them being the TTS) - that means VAG has a far below average reliability. As for Mitsubishi, I offer you the surprise when checking how far ahead of VAG brands they are. Now I have cars from 3 different Japanese brands, all leaders of their segments. Enjoy your VW clunkers 🤣

[@codincoman9019]

@@BabyBugBug Will you admit you made a stupid comment after checking the facts? Like the disastrous positions of the VAG brands: #27 VW and #19 Audi (I had 3 Audi till almost 2 decades ago, the funniest and the most reliable being a TTS, but far below my Miata ND2 RF G-184). The statistics from more than 300'000 car owners (in the CR panel, statistically relevant, with a below 3% error margin), including years outside the warranty period, don't lie: the highest rankings in reliability belong to the top Japanese brands. And I am walking the talk: in the last 5 years I have only cars from 3 different Japanese brands, champions of their respective segments (with zero issues, not even recalls). I enjoy giving you the chance to discover how far above the VAG brands Mitsubishi is 🤣

[@BabyBugBug]

@@codincoman9019Calm down jeez.

[@azmike3572]

The clip reminds us of the Yugo. And if we watch enough of excellent reporting such as this and on other channels on so many bad car brands and models, we might not want to buy ANY car.

[@ECPP]

Haha the Yugo is a champ. Fortunately there are some solid cars out there to own and walking or biking are not the only solution

[@jacobg.witmer]

I drive an older Ford Escape every single day, and it’s been perfectly fine. Even the 1.6L Ecoboost in my 2016 Escape has been fine for me. I put 31,000 miles on it last year.

[@grego7345]

I had a 2017 F-150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost which had about 90k, before I traded it and I didn't have a single problem with it. Most of the time, it comes down to proper maintenance.

[@davidgirvan6007]

Ford UK have been cheap junk for decades. In the US they undoubtedly had some historical big rugged trucks but they have gone to hell

[@MarlonESolo]

From what it sounds like, the cars mentioned are faulty, but the vehicles would have to be constantly maintained because they need it, and then they would last longer

[@AlbertHoudlett-b7n]

MY 5.4 F-150 HAS 160K TROUBLE FREE MILES ON IT OIL CHANGES AT 3K IS THE KEY

[@Harpo.jr70]

I love my 2015 Mazda CX 5. I will buy another . No CTV trans.

[@ECPP]

Excellent vehicle that’s very reliable and easy to maintain

[@manoman0]

Can you please explain to a layman like me why it's still NOT possible for car manufacturers to put a car together that doesn't fail on stuff that's been around for decades now?! I mean, how could they possibly eff up an injection system? Different OEM's? Lesser quality parts? Complexity of parts? Tighter government regulations?

[@codincoman9019]

The most important reason: the stupid "green" regulations imposed by the "elites" through their governments.

[@donnelson9283]

Yup, Once Upon A Time I Wanted To Be A "Lord Of The Rings", But, After So Many Bad Quality Control Reports I Too Said Nope !! 👎

[@thesteambox856]

I drove brand new jeep cherokee in 1999 or 2000 and that sucker was shaking violently at 80mph. Never looked at another Chrysler product ever again. Don't understand why people keep buying them and then complaining about reliability.

[@canonet17]

I had a 99 cherokee and pur over 200,000 miles with regular maintenance. The wobbles at speed is caused by a bad drag lonl.

[@eddiegilbert6858]

Love my old Honda V6 Accord 🤩🤩🤩

[@ECPP]

Yes yes yes

[@coldwarkid6611]

I owned several Audi's from 1997-2006. They had a nice 2.8 L V6. One S4 had the 2.7 twin turbo which was a nice motor and then I had an S4 with the 4.2 V8 which was a great sounding and performing unit. You'd think Aud/VW could make a bulletproof 2.0 L motor. Especially one that they're utilizing in so many vehicles. What a shame because they really are nice looking cars with great interiors. There's no excuse for the 2.0 motor being complete junk considering the resources available to a giant like the VW/Audi group.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Eight years ago, I bought a new Flex with an NA engine. Regular fluid changes and filter changes. Replaced the battery and tires, simply because of age. Other than that, no problems. Fingers crossed.

[@Dubbrock-ju4xb]

Yup I went from Cadillac my whole life to Lexus es and I have an Lx 460 for the last ten years and I bought them both with 50,000 and one is at 150,000 and the other has 100,000 no problems I’m always gonna buy Lexus now

[@timheersma4708]

I've said this before and I'll say it again...with very few exceptions, if you treat them right and drive them right, they'll last.

[@ECPP]

Many can, but some are simply a lost cause that let you down no matter how well you look after them

[@ting12205]

Car is like a woman. If you treat a bad woman right, she may be happy for a little bit but eventually will go sour. But if you treat a good woman right, she will make you a king.

[@markmeador]

You haven’t had to replace a water pump for $2000 even though the oil was changed every 5000 miles and all maintenance was done. Also, the 5.4-three valve V8’s have can phaser disaster failures.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

you are not too smart,. these are junk products that should not be manufactured.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

@@ting12205 Bam!

[@chunt4694]

My 2017 Escape has coolant intrusion in my 2.0 ecoboost, antifreeze leaking into cylinder 2. I even had extended warranty 7 years or 75,000 miles, mine took a dump at 7 years and 3 months with 64,000 miles. Now I am out of luck!!

[@ECPP]

True

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I’m 62. I’ve owned 9 Nissans and 3 Hondas. All great cars. Not one lemon in the bunch.

[@DarthVader-1701]

1990s higher end Japanese cars all had turbos and were still very reliable. It could be because the engine blocks were made from Iron and the other components were the best made, car companies should try an Aluminum-Iron composite for strength and lightweight as well as go back to using the best quality components.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Ultra high car prices + high interest rates has bifurcated the car market. $100K+ can't stay in stock, and $50K+ can't sell. Car prices don't affect the wealthy as much as the middle/working class; that is why $22K cars fly off lots, while $52K cars sit. I've noticed a *lot* more people re-discovering simple is better. No EVs, no turbos, no hybrids, just a good solid NA 4/6/8 cylinder, a torque converter transmission (if you can find one), and that's it. In this high inflation environment people need to depend on their car, and frankly a lot of the new auto tech just isn't as reliable as the older. Which would you buy Lexus RX with turbo-4/hybrid or an Infiniti QX60 with an NA 3.5V6???

[@ECPP]

Great question and I agree, simple often is better and people flare looking for that. Even manual transmissions would be great if they trended back in . As far as your question goes I would choose that Lexus over the Infifnit but the variable compression turbo 4 in the Infiniti is a nightmare m. NA in general is great, but I would also bring in the Acura MDX to the chat as a NA V6

[@bikeman9419]

I’ve owned many car brands, Fords were very good. I will never own another Ford because of problems other people have had. I now own a Lexus ES350 with a 3.5 V6. I’m quite confident that I have a very reliable automobile.

[@Arguy1683]

I can’t really place the blame of all this on the manufacturer alone. Our government gets a big piece of the blame cake due to all the regulations and new standards. Remember driving is a privilege, well a very expensive privilege not a right. Oh and let’s not forget weve been here before our past always ends up in our rear view mirror. Even if its on the side of the road.

[@rd9102]

I'm a Ford Fan and i have a 2013 Ford Edge and thankfully haven't had that many problems as i get close to 80k but i hear you and have heard about a LOT of problems with Ford so while i have no interest in getting a new car i will be taking a very close look before i get a Ford in the future because the ones they make now are a lot of garbage sadly. Maybe sometime down the road when i am ready for a new car they will have done some work on their quality. My Ford is good but i guess i am a lucky one even though my Ford is 12 years old.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

I bought a new Flex with NA engine eight years ago. All fluid and filter changes done regularly. Replaced the battery and tires, simply because of age. So far, so good. Fingers crossed.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thank you for a very informative video. I learned a great deal. Carry On Sir!

[@DiNY-u9k]

The blue ovals. I had a few. They really are fix or repair daily or found on road dead. I love my 2012 Toyota Yaris. It is small but that is good to get into small parking spaces and it barely uses gas. Yet, it is powerful. When I need to, I can speed up to get around traffic. When other people drive it, they can't believe the power it has. It even goes great through snow and can get out of snowbanks when I swerve into one to avoid another driver who couldn't control their car. I bought my car in 2014. It has 136k miles on it and has only needed a few hundred dollars in repairs in all of the time that I have owned it. It's the best car that I have ever owned and I used to buy a new used car every year.

[@OzarkMountainKing]

I had a 2013 Ford Edge Limited. It was great to drive, but electrical issues were common. The door blends would stop working, the infotainment screen would just go blank, the blind spot sensors would go off in the rain when they got wet, and the sunroof glass woukd pop out of the track about twice a year. I learned how to fix these things myself with KZbin videos because Ford stopped fixing them under warranty. I sold it in 2020 for almost what I paid for it during the car shortage. Thanks, Carvana algorithm! I had a 2008 Mustang GT convertible, and the top had issues. The fan had issues with the speed control. The fusebox was replaced 3 times in the 9 years I owned it. I sold it to a guy from Switzerland, who I met, cruising top down on the back beach. Lucky break. He paid cash, and I helped him get it shipped back to Europe. That'll never happen again in my lifetime. I bought a new 2017 F150 Lariat FX4 3.5 Ecoboost. It was in the shop for cam phasers within a week. Ford took it back. I was lucky again. The GM of the dealership used to date my sister in high school. I had no idea. He took care of me. I'll never buy another Ford again. I've had many BMW's, no issues with proper maintenance. Skip a maintenance or put it off, and they'll fall apart quicker than a Chinese made Rolex. I had an Audi TT that would randomly switch to kilometers and the nav system never worked. That was a fun one to dump on a trade for a new Subaru. Zero issues with the Subaru until my kid tried to push a tree down with it. My Toyota had electrical issues, and it was not resolved for 2 years until Toyota put a new alternator in it. It was great after the alternator was replaced. Only took them 2 years. I got tired of spending big money on junk. I bought a Nissan Frontier 4.0L 4x4. Best truck ever. Zero complaints. Everything still works. The seats are in great shape. 4WD works as intended. 5 speed automatic transmission gets flushed and serviced every 40k miles and works perfectly. I don't know about the 3.8L or anything about the new Frontier, but the one I drive may be the best vehicle I've ever owned. It'll be around long enough to haul my coffin.

[@Tom-cp6yj]

My 2019 Edge 2.0 has been dependable, and the quality is there imo

[@ECPP]

There are many people who love them but there are some optional form issues. The 2.0 is the better of the recent 4 cyl exopboosts

[@charlesharmon4926]

We have a 2016 Ford Edge SEL. It’s been a good vehicle

[@Tom-cp6yj]

​@charlesharmon4926 ya, mine has been great.. I do take care of it though

[@dougholdem2898]

Several years ago the Ford Coyote engine had what became known as a "typewriter tick" that occurs after 1st oil change. Ford after having thousands of consumer complaints issued a statement that it is a characteristic of the engine and stated that the warranty will no longer cover it. Based on that, I cancelled my order for a Bullitt Mustang. Owned a 2020 Audi R8, loved it, excellent car. Ok to let the Italians build the engine but let the Germans build the car. But, my sister had lots of issues with an Audi S5 and expensive to repair.

[@peteharris556]

Hood shocks do not wear out because you're using them too much. The Ford Edge is one of their very best cars. It's as good as most rivals. And it's very dependable. A highly recommended car.

[@ECPP]

Yes the Edge is a less problematic vehicle than many other Fords, but still shows issues of quality as demonstrated. That’s more old school and that’s why, look at many of those EcoBoost engines being direct injected, variable valve timing, turbo charged are simply plagued with issues as mentioned in vid

[@jameslonano5659]

I'm completely done with Ford after 2 horrible ownership experiences. Last Mustang-Paint chipping issues, interior trim breaking, door vinyl inserts peeling off in months, odd electrolysis issue that rotted the underhood aluminum parts, alternator issues all on cars that were garage kept and under 5K miles. We stitched to Subaru and have had absolutely zero issues on an Accent, Crosstrek, and Forrester.

[@mariod9290]

THIS IS WHY I DRIVE A SUBARU...... AWD all the time, great on gas, reliable, cut's thru snow like butter, 5 star crash test, it checks all the boxes.

[@DerGlaetze]

German engineering has been very lacking lately.

[@philmelb1022]

Backward car industry based on looks but riddled with problems and expenses.

[@ECPP]

That’s true and clearly the trend

[@leogeee1]

Good video. I agree with your list. I was happy with Ford's until turbo/eco came into play. My Maverick, Taurus, Escort & Contour were great. All manual. All but Maverick had a 4 cyl (Maverick had a 302). Now I'm in my 8th year with a Nissan Note. Faultless.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing and I also loved the old Maverick which was a car not this truck they do now. Brand loyalty also was a huge thing years ago but looking at other options line the Nissan or anything else is a great way to stay in current models and dodging problem vehicles from a brand that is trending downward

[@Andrii-n6t]

Ford Edge 2016 SEL 3.5 with 215K km is still going strong.. just regular maintenance + some ocasional recalls,but nothiiing major. Got it after Toyota Venza engine died at 110K.

[@Karrpilot]

Even the CEO from Ford said it would take at least a decade before they got a handle on their quality issues. It's worse for Stelantis. It wasn't too long ago that the warranty claims against them were more than the sales rates of other manufacturers

[@MichaelGolpe]

14:29 Mark, you can make this an ongoing series 😂 I nominate Jeep/Chrysler and Nissan/Infinity for the next one!

[@ECPP]

Thanks and i appreciate the recommendation. Sounds like a fun series. I agree with those picks too.

[@rosscaruana355]

Might as well throw Toyota in that. Had a 2009 Corolla. Pure junk!

[@MichaelGolpe]

@@rosscaruana355 that’s when they moved manufacturing from Japan to “global”, right?

[@suprajam3000]

All good points, I agree entirely and will never buy those brands, for me the absolute worst case is ford thinking that a tray for lost fuel as well as a 'patch' on the computer is such contempt for the consumer, it's incredible!

[@melanielynnrkein6231]

You have saved me and my family from so much heartache and trouble thank you so much you are just A saint thank you!!

[@maxmuller1585]

I have had a 23 hyundai santa cruz xrt for almost a year and love it. Maybe i am lucky, but mine has been great.

[@billynomates920]

owned a few fords and the rear light thing is a pain. one day i'd just had enough. fancy losing a customer over leaky tail lights.

[@vintagehaynesflute]

I’ve driven Mercedes for 30 years BUT one would expect if the prices of German cars are so high that they would be of good quality or if they’re built to fail that they would be cheaper but no, they design them to last for a lease and then a certified pre owned period and then they’re not interested. My first Mercedes was expensive for the time but my 1985 300Dt lasted for over 500,000 miles. My next was a 300 SDL that lasted for 11 years and I sold it for 35% less than I paid. My current car is an E300 W213 and while it is a nice car the price was out of this world. I have no illusions. If the car makes it to 100,000 miles I’ll be amazed

[@arim850]

I have a w213 aswell. Did u have any problems with it then?

[@vintagehaynesflute]

@@arim850 not yet (50,000 miles) I have my fingers crossed and I bought the Mercedes extended warranty

[@workingclassless84]

I tell everyone, if you want a daily driver that will last stay away from forced induction.

[@robertporter7074]

I don't stay loyal to any brand. When it comes time to purchase, I research and make an informed decision. I have managed a gas bar for 13 years, KIA/Hyundai is the brand that we have to push away from the pumps more that all the others put together.

[@Steve-ou8nw]

Ford has always been exceptional at fixing things that aren't broken.

[@ECPP]

Or creating a new seres of issues

[@enriqueoliva6988]

5.3 liter ford V8 has the 3 valve engine.Notoriouse for cam phaser problems if oil changes are not done in time.Notoriouse for spark plugs breaking.Spark plug wells get flooded with water on rainy days causing misfires P0300,P0301 thru P0308.

[@kermitkurtz3337]

Idk I currently have a 2024 Infiniti QX55. This is my 4th Infiniti. I had zero problems with the last 3. The last one was a 2014 QX70 that I bought brand new and had for 10 years. Never went back for any warranty work or anything else. I’m hoping this one does as good.

[@kavalere]

15:12 so spot on about Audi here. Basically over priced and rebadged VWs.

[@MH-kc1eu]

People only bought the Japanese brands because they used to be cheaper, now they are sometimes even higher than American brands. Why not just get a Dodge, Ford, or Chevrolet vehicle?

[@Boksburg1982]

I owned Fords,Chevs and Chrysler products until 2000 when I bought a Honda. Have purchased Japanese cars for the last 24 years. There is no comparison in quality between the big three and Japanese vehicles.

[@dagoverstreet8865]

I’ll keep my 2010 IS 250 naturally aspirated rear drive black gem. I’ve had two years, just got over 104,000. Love driving that car, can’t say that about my other vehicles.

[@deller5924]

Toyota and Lexus are also known for using their cookie cutter engines.

[@ECPP]

100 percent but the reliability of most of their cars is the trade off

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

@@ECPPStill driving my 2009 Lexus RX350.

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

Love my 4.6 liter

[@marc-andremorin6496]

All brands do that. Toyota, Honda, Nissan, chevy, dodge, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, VW/ Audi / Lamborghini and the list goes on.. Its how they cut on cost.

[@truckerzachbell]

@@tyronmegawatts6580 mine too! The 4.6L i-Force is a GREAT engine with a few minor flaws. It's what Toyota should have stuck with if Governments didn't get in the way.

[@parklife15]

Ive a 2023 Toyota Aurion SX6, has the 2GR FE V6, looks great, goes great. Only extra I do outside the yearly service schedule is changing the oil every 5000kms. If I change, might be a Lexus RX, with the slightly newer V6.

[@randomtimes4100]

I don’t know why but every single ford that’s been pumped out within the last 6 years (from my experience) has the weather stripping falling out I’ve seen it on my family’s 2018 eco sport and a 2024 transit van seriously how do you mess up something that you had right since day 1!

[@power4things]

The failures and recalls are mainly from OEM components, not the basic car from the label... what's up with the parts suppliers? Plus, no one minds "cookie cutter" engines, but over the years they don't get any better ....

[@benz500r]

Blue oval sign means Found On Road Dead. I got that from one of your prior videos. Great review with a touch of entertainment. Keep them coming.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

My 1912 Model T has 5 million original miles, running on original battery, tires, and brakes. No tranny or oil changes. She still runs like a top.

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

Overcharging the customer is job one.

[@ECPP]

Yes yes

[@CarlAyers-x8h]

Plastic headlights and tail lights fogging up with water vapor. Drill a couple small holes on the lowest part.. No more fogging up.

[@Actually-y7j]

JLR for me gets the Gold medal for Junk vehicles

[@ECPP]

Any particular model really resonates with you?

[@Actually-y7j]

@@ECPP The usual Toyota, Lexus , maybe Honda but generally most manufacturers pre 2010 were OK. Since then all the unnecessary electronics, sensors, cheap plastics in engine has messed things up. Vehicles are now designed to fail so that manufacturers can profiteer from aftersales

[@walterk8602]

I have a jaguar ipace. It's now 5yrs old and travelled 110000km. Batteries have 7% reduction in capacity. No problems yet.

[@Tracker709]

We need more engineers like you making videos. Thank You Sir!.

[@DRFelGood]

Mark! “Jalopy” retro lexicon! Love ❤️ your candor & content ❤✌🏻🫶🏻

[@ECPP]

Haha I really appreciate that. It sort of dates me a bit, lol. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@DRFelGood]

@@ECPP Maybe it could, however, I must join you bc I even laughed when you mentioned it! Have a fabulous weekend as well! Thxs

[@Steve-O_FPV]

100% wouldn't touch any of these either. These Hyundais and Kias are the worst. Cheap cars for cheap people.

[@cessealbeach]

here is the junk brand line up, Undai, kia, dodge,chevy, nissan ,suburu, ford and again kia and undai

[@KennyboyGM]

Aka black folks.

[@Steve-O_FPV]

@@KennyboyGM nobody said anything about skin color. Cheap people can be any color.