Ahh yes, RELIABILITY the true test of value for any vehicle. At least in my book. I am very interested in the plug in hybrid because of its flexibility and practical range out here in the west. Not too many plug in stations on the way to Burns OR. I am hopeful that in 2 or 3 years the data on the Fusion is good enough that I can replace my 99 Subaru Outback with 385,000 mi. I dont expect to get that many miles out of a Fusion, mind you... Only time, not recalls or lawsuits tells you the reliability story.