are fords good cars

Short answer: generally yes; long answer: it depends which Ford you’re talking about and how it’s been treated.

In Australia the Ranger and Everest score well for capability and resale, while the Mustang brings smiles per kilometre that should be prescription‑only.

Older Fiesta/Focus with PowerShift (DPS6) automatics had well‑known transmission dramas, so do your homework there.

Running costs are middle‑of‑the‑road, parts are easy to find, and servicing networks are everywhere from the ‘burbs to the bush.

As ever, buy on condition and service history, not badge pride; a tidy Ford is a good mate, a neglected one is a loud acquaintance.

Take a long test drive and check for recalls; the badge won’t save a bad example.