On Wed, 1 Dec 2004, Bill 2 wrote:

> Engine (3.0L Duratec) is the same as the upgrade engine from the Taurus
> lineup. Other than that, not much similar between the cars.

They're both Fords. They're both FWD/AWD. You think "built on a Volvo
platform" is a *good* thing? Go look at anybody's reliability ratings for
Volvos made in the last 9 years -- they're right down there in the toilet
with those for Ford's own products.