The Good:
Even though my MKX is only the base model of the lineup, it comes with plenty of features. From heated and cooled seats to bluetooth, this car is loaded for a base model (as it should be for a starting price that is pushing $50,000.) Gorgeous interior styling and leather seats need to be maintained very well to prevent excessive fading and deterioration over time (dash, seats, leather wheel, etc.) Excellent exterior styling, which still looks modern and luxurious 7 years later.

The Bad:
Poor reliability and expensive maintenance. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle (used in 2013), I had to have the gas tank ripped out and replaced due to a leak. I received a recall notice for leaking tanks on this particular model a full year later. Rust began to show through the paint above the rear driver-side wheel well in 2014 and was repaired (costly; $1,300), only to come back after that same winter, along with rust beginning to appear on the passenger side. Paint began peeling off the front bumper around small stone chips, causing an unsightly mess that I paid to have repainted. I had to drop $5,000 in repairs this week alone after my transmission failed prematurely (158k), needing a full rebuild and a break booster and break switch had to be replaced, all at once.
I am looking to replace this car before I have to throw more money at it to keep it running; however, I am facing poor resale value. The idea was to spend some extra money to buy a solid, reliable used car that would last me through my university career, which it did not; this vehicle chose to be a poor decision. I doubt I'll be buying another Ford product again, despite how much I loved this car.