Who's Better: Ford or Toyota?

Quality Digest asks whether Ford has improved its quality enough to now challenge perennial leader Toyota, plagued by an unusual series of recalls over the last two years. The publication points to a recent Consumer Reports survey showing that the two car companies are in a statistical dead heat. However, Ford excels in the factors that consumers say matter most: safety, quality, and value. During a two-year period, Ford's standing in the Consumer Reports' Car Brand Perception survey has climbed by 35 percentage points, while Toyota's rating has plummeted by 46 points. What's your view on how these car companies now compare on quality?

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