One must take large amounts of salt with JD Powers Initial Quality Surveys simply due to the definition of "problem" in these surveys. Ford looks bad but it is primarily due to the MyFord Touch system - whenever someone registers a complaint about not understanding how to use it, it's listed as a problem in the IQS. I'm sure part of the reason Porsche tops the IQS list is because every single item in a Porsche is an option, thus fewer things to complain about (love the cars, but should rear window wipers and bi-xenon headlights really be options on a $65k Cayman S?)
Sure, some FR-Ss and BRZs have had legitimate initial quality problems (idle dip, tail light condensation, BRZ GPS signal), but I doubt that's a significant portion of us owners. I'm also sure there are plenty of non-issues that would be considered problems.
In any case, if anyone's looking for the list you can find it here:
http://autos.jdpower.com/content/pre...lity-study.htm