Sorry, but I'd have to disagree, I like Ford. I've seen many Ford trucks past 400K miles and a few 5.0 Mustangs over 200K, still running strong.*cough*ford*cough*Anything will run forever if you treat it right...
Notorious for bad design and engineering, sloppy quality control, and famous for recalls and bricked engines and trannies
Bad design and engineering? Take a look at the modular V8, excellent engine. Or even the old 5.0, which is probably one of the most modded engines ever made, they have amazing potential.
My dad's got an old Ford Aerostar which has been beaten on and is literally falling apart as a result, but it still runs fine.
Most of the transmission problems were with the Escort and Taurus.