[PatSV650]

I've got a '94 Ford Explorer w/ about 165k miles on it. Nothing major at all til these past few years. Needed radiator, fan about 2 years ago. Just recently, front end rebuilt (ball joints, swing arm bushings, u-joints - $1200) and transmission rebuilt ($2200). All things considered, this truck doesn't owe me a thing, IMHO. I'd buy another Ford!

My company vehicle (I'm an electrician) is a Ford van E-250. At 145k ( that's 145k HARD MILES) it's starting to get some problems. It's had a complete new exhaust, needs a radiator and steering pump. Anything else has been regular wear and tear. Again, I don't see a problem with Ford, not that there aren't any, just my experience.