Some people in my family and across the internet say to completely avoid fords due the the whole stereotype of Fix Or Repair Daily. Is this real or just a stereotype? I see fords probably more than I see other makes on the roads I travel. I have been looking at buying a 2011 expedition and getting some grief for the thought

 

As practice shows, everything depends on the specific model and its maintenance. Ford, including Expedition, has its reputation, but this is not always associated with a real problem. Some cars of this brand may have minor breakdowns, but this is typical for many models.