Need an "affordable" family car - recommendations?

Anyway, trying to get this back on track for ChallengerGary, I agree about Ford as you can tell about my Escape comment. I also have a 2004 Ranger Edge super cab. It's a great little truck. Both the Escape and my truck regularly see around 22 or so MPG. Ford has gotten their ducks in a row over the last few years and have been making some fine vehicles. Much as I hate to admit it, Ford has Mopar beat on quality right now.