I haven't really been haing any big problems, just quite a few little pain in the ass ones. I hate it when it's broken but I love it when it's working, lol.
There is an aftermarket for them, it's just a little tough to find
For pretty much everything you can go to
www.customcougars.com . There is also a turbo kit available that isn't listed on that site. A LOT of parts from the SVT Contour fit, including the motor