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Ford continued to be a prevalent force in the industry throughout the 20th century and Ford still dominates the UK car market today […]","datePublished":"2018-01-04","dateModified":"2018-01-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ford-feature-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ford-feature-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/american-cars\/ford-fix-repair-daily\/","about":["AMERICAN CARS"],"wordCount":651,"keywords":["ford","ford fiesta","ford focus","Ford Motor Company"],"articleBody":"The Ford name has been synonymous with the car industry since the beginning of cars themselves. For instance, the Model T was the world\u2019s first mass-produced car back in 1908 (selling around 15 million units) and the very first moving assembly line was invented by Ford, a concept that is still used in modern car production today.Ford continued to be a prevalent force in the industry throughout the 20th century and Ford still dominates the UK car market today with a huge market share of about 12%. They also have the second largest market share in the US, only to be beat by General Motors.The fact that they dominate car markets year-in, year-out tells us that they must be doing something right, right?However, although Ford was once the undisputed king of motoring, recent times have seen them begin to slip down the leaderboards. Despite their popularity, the car manufacturer have experienced a bit of a reputation problem, with naysayers partaking in some elaborate name-calling… F.O.R.D – \u201cFix Or Repair Daily\u201d, \u201cFound On The Road Dead\u201d, \u201cFound On Rubbish Dumps\u201d, \u201cFailure Of Research & Development\u201d just to name a few. Even if they are market leaders in sales, they apparently aren\u2019t leading in reliability scores and consumer satisfaction and there\u2019s a whole community of Ford-haters that has thousands of passionate members. So, why is this?Well, let\u2019s start with the modern day Fiesta (2008-2017) and Focus (2011-2017), two extremely popular modern cars.Although they are ever-popular and well-loved, Auto Express ranks Ford near the bottom for the most reliable car manufacturers in 2016 and several car blogs, such as Auto Guide and Consumer Reports, ranks these cars amongst the most unreliable motors available! This is probably because of the reports of Fiestas having problemssuch as water leaks in the cabin, problems with the speakers, rattling side doors, gearbox problems and the diesel Fiestas running a risk of developing injector problems as well. As for the Focus, there\u2019s been talks of transmission troubles (especially in the automatic models), cylinder misfires, doors not locking in freezing weather, electric window faults and steering assist malfunctions.Although these problems do seem rare and confined, they\u2019re still happening, leading to some very negative reviews and some online Ford-hating forums.But with all that said, positive reviews of these cars generally seem to outnumber the negative ones. In fact, What Car found that the Focus needed parts to be replaced less often than most other cars of the same class. With the cambelt, gearbox, brake calipers and clutch all commonly not needing replacement until after 100,000 miles.The Fiesta, being one of the most popular cars on the UK\u2019s roads, was also found to be above average for reliability with similar stats. Afterall, bad reviews always stand out more than good ones and the same goes for reputation. It only takes a few negative stories to bring doubt to a reputable brand like Ford.The Ford cars in the UK are actually pretty good, so why do these derogatory acronyms exist? Well, after hours of searching the internet it appears that the derogatory name-calling usually cannot be backed up with anything more than anecdotal claims of poor build quality or anomalous faults with the car that only they have experienced. In fact, similar acronyms exist for every other major car manufacturer, no matter how well they make their cars. Audi: Another Ugly Deutsche Invention – Honda: Had One, Never Did Again – Fiat: Fix It Again Tomorrow – Toyota: The One You Ought To Avoid.At the end of the day, everyone has their own perception of car brands. Some think of Ford as cheap and poorly made, others think of Fords as reasonably priced and consumer-friendly. They don\u2019t need fixing or repairing daily and don\u2019t actually break down anymore than the average car. 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