Apparently it's not just me; trade my 14th gen for about any 6th & earlier.
While it performs, there are so many idiosyncrasies, this first one will be my last.
Most recent; headlight plug inadequate to remain tight and attached. Same for power seat connectors. Entire center dash inoperative, save external thermometer and heater/ AC control. Over 100 years experience making vehicles, and they still haven't devised how to drain rocker panels. Dumb-a** sheet metal decorated lug nuts; at least they are 6 lug per, not that goofy 7 pattern awhile back. Nice enough to drive, but doesn't like crosswinds. Double jointed people don't mind oil filter location. Only things keeping it in the stable, being Flex Fuel, and hood latch works easily; literally NO other redeeming qualities.
Old girlfriend has the same knock about 4-speed Y-block 1961 since late 60's, but CA.
Current girl's Father still runs daily the '71 he bought brand new, in Upstate NY!
Frank S knows them up to 10th generation just about inside and out. Three examples sum my personal endorsement of FoMoCo products; darn good up to a point.
And passenger cars? ie Different shoes and pads based on every tiny different trim package? That list too long to relate further.

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