99 Ford Taurus. Major repairs every year. Gave itself gas as it upshifted, so I went through new front brakes every 18 months. Dealer said that was normal. Was OK until 75K miles, then camshaft position sensor, then everything else. Starters, alternators, half shafts, electronics, door switch, a/c, a/c again, a/c again. 3 water pumps. Heat worked poorly, would work for a few months after a back flush then go back to tepid. More front end parts (ends, bushing, joints) than I can count.
Ford replaced a $99 a/c valve with a $400 valve and a/c line hose assembly. The hose assembly had flex joints that leaked refrigerant like a sieve. Thank you, Ford. I spent > $1500 on major repairs (not counting tires and maintenance) every year I owned it for a decade. Every year I thought to myself "I'll get my money out of it now for a year or two and then trade it in" and then I'd spend the trade-in money on the next major repair.
Remember, this was a "Quality is job 1" model year car. Ford, never again.
Friend of mine has an F150, blew a spark plug out of the V8 engine while driving home. He still defends Fords. WHY?