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Ford Comes in Second Last in Consumer Reports’ 2012 Auto Reliability Survey [w/Video]
Two years ago, Ford was included in the Top 10 of Consumer Reports’ (CR) annual reliability survey, with more than 90 percent of its range rated average or better. In the 2012 survey, however, you’ll have to look a long way down to find the Blue Oval: it occupies the next-to-last place as it finished 27th out of 28 brands rated, and its Lincoln luxury division is just one place ahead.
"Ford's bumpy road can be seen in the numbers. Sixty percent of Ford-branded models and half of Lincolns were below average in predicted reliability and none placed above average," said Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports.
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Tesla Model S Tops Consumer Reports’ 2014 Buyer Survey [w/video]
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Consumer Reports Rates Luxury Brands For Reliability
We already know that Lexus came out as the king of reliability in Consumer Reports’ recent survey. It was followed by non-premium brands, and now CR has released a video highlighting which luxury names are worth going for if you don’t want...
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Cr Ponders On Whether Or Not You Should Buy An All-new Car Right Away
Consumer Reports says that the biggest source of complaints among owners of new cars are the new (usually touchscreen) infotainment systems. The publication’s annual reliability survey did show improvement in the area, though, as well as the fact...
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Survey Says Get A Lexus If You Want Reliability, Not A Fiat Or Nissan
A Lexus runs like a clock and a Fiats still have to visit Tony, according to Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey. Oh, and car infotainment still sucks. Read more »...
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Toyota Camry, Prius V And Rav4 Lose Consumer Reports Recommendation
Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation for three of Toyota’s cars, including the popular Camry sedan, due to poor crash test results. Although Lexus, Toyota and Acura were ranked as the U.S. auto industry’s most reliable brands in Consumer...
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