I not an expert on this, but I've never had any real problems with CD's in my previous ford players or in this one. Complitations and copied CD are a kind of grey area in the law (It not strictly legal but you can make a backup of your property). So I dont think its any kind of any priacy thing:
Anyhow, Here's a few hints that may help:-
1. Try to avoid using CD-RW stick with CDR's.
2. If you have a problem with a CD try dropping the recording speed down. The most realiable speed is single speed. (but that takes a while to do).
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As for getting the CD out of the player, I think a previous post mentions disconnecting the battery for around an hour. Then try ejecting straight away. That seems to be a good plan.
I think there something in the Audio manual about reseting an overheated player.
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My ole freestyle died with a 'compliation' CD in the drive, it had to go back to ford to be repaired (I got a reconditioned one back + my CD).
Good luck!