Lincoln received the highest score for long-term durability among all vehicle brands in the annual J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).
The Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing model in long-term durability in the entire study. Ford Motor Company vehicles received awards in four segments:
· Lincoln MKZ, Entry Premium Car
· Ford Fusion, Midsize Car
· Ford Mustang, Midsize Sporty
· Lincoln Navigator, Large Premium Crossover/SUV
In total, Ford had nine vehicles ranking in the top three of their respective segments. They include Ford Edge, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Taurus, Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger.
The study asks owners about problems they have experienced in the past 12 months with their three-year-old vehicles, (i.e., for the 2011 study, 2008 model-year cars and trucks were surveyed). Survey respondents were asked to indicate any problems they experienced with their vehicle in the past 12 months, choosing from a list of more than 200 issues in eight diverse categories.
