Lincoln edges Lexus in new survey of vehicle dependability now leads the industry

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Lincoln now leads the industry with the most reliable vehicles, according to a closely watched annual survey, marking the first time Ford Motor Co.'s premium brand has captured the crown.

Lincoln unseated Porsche in J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released today. Lincoln was followed by Lexus, Jaguar, Porsche, Toyota, Acura, Buick, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Hyundai and Honda.

Overall vehicle dependability continues to improve, though the gains are slowing as automakers conquer traditional mechanical problems but struggle with newer, electronic-based features, Power said.

Power's annual study looks at how well vehicles hold up after three years of ownership by measuring how many problems original owners experienced during the past 12 months with 2008 models.



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1. K&R- Great! I wants me a BIG OL' Cadillac! Like this one!

Absurd, and reliable, too!

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