Faults:

3 Transmissons, first one was from pulling a boat a lot. next 2 were from poor design. 1 water pump. new front brakes every 2 years like clock work. Start off getting them changed at local shops then got a lifetime set of brake pads from store and started changeing them myself. Only takes about 1 hour now. Driver back door handle (the part the opens the door) broke off. Power steering pump has gone out once, replaced and worked fine ever since. Center Console broke, ford had a replacement made from metal, has worked fine ever since. 1 head gasket blew, 1 new engine. Great car, but not for hauling, very loud lifter pings if you haul, and currently I'm having U joint problems. 1 paint job from fading paint.

General Comments:

Great car if you want a long laster that needs steady work. breaks are the worst problem I've had. Car has a nice look and drives good, doesn't take bumps so well, but new shocks didn't fix that, she may just be old. Overall a reasonable car.

Faults:

Transmission was bad when I bought it... I knew this though... replaced the a arm bushings.

General Comments:

This truck is a great ride... I love it and would strongly recommend it to anyone. The comfort is outstanding and the reliability is second to none.

Faults:

Bought used with high mileage and abused transmission, but good price. Rebuilt the transmission and has been fine ever since.

Water pump went out and blew the heads before I could get to a stopping place. Fixed and good now.

Replaced camber shims (4x4) & front coil springs, installed Bilstein shocks all around. Good now.

Leather seats worn badly from too many wet bathing suits and salt water. OK.

General Comments:

I expected to fix her up when I bought her and she has responded well to the maintenance and attention.

I plan to get another 100,000 miles before I move up.

I wouldn't hesitate to take her anywhere at a moment's notice.

Faults:

Bought it from original owner, knowing it needed transmission work. Paid $1000 for it. Had the tranny completely rebuilt for $2000. Still, not too bad a deal. Other than that, rocker panel rust.

General Comments:

Comfortable, lively. Has the push rod 4.0. Runs smooth, idles nice. Change the oilr every 2k miles. 4 wheel drive works great. It's my daily driver, and I beat on it pretty hard, but it takes it very well. Gas mileage is a bit better than my old Dodge.

Faults:

Engine fire/fuel leak, luckily we had a fire extinguisher.

Air conditioning leak, we just keep filling it every 2 months.

Strut bushings replaced.

Clutch fan replaced.

Power window motors died, did a workaround fix using nuts, the plastic parts are no good.

Driver door arm rest fell off.

Brakes replaced, calipers 1 time, rotors 2 times, and pads 3 times.

Tires - replaced all 4 tires 2 times.

General Comments:

Purchased used in 1999 with about 50,000 miles on it. Immediately took it on a 3 month driving trip across the U.S. putting on 13,000 miles. Only problems on the entire trip was the clutch fan and tires.

Very versatile vehicle, it's a truck and a car.

The split fold down rear seats are great.

The ride is sitting up high and there's plenty of room. We like that.

Sturdy vehicle, doesn't make you feel like you will get crushed like a bug if you do get in an accident.

We still have it and really like it.