Faults:

Cylinder head gasket failure, which can cause coolant loss or mixing with the oil. Sometimes, this also leads to cylinder misfires.

Vacuum hoses dry out, crack, and can even collapse due to suction. This allows unmetered air to enter, causing jerking and an unstable engine.

The ignition system is prone to failure, causing the vehicle to jerk, especially when accelerating under load or on inclines.

Transmission vibrations. Jerking occurs between 60 and 100 km/h. This is caused by issues with the torque converter clutch or low transmission fluid levels.

General Comments:

The van is generally very well made and the materials are of good quality, but it has its pros and cons.

While it stands out for its robust chassis and overall durability, the engine often falls short given the van's substantial weight. This results in reduced power on inclines and high fuel consumption when the engine is pushed hard.

The main drawback of this van is its lack of oomph; the 4.2L V6 engine is clearly undersized and underpowered for the vehicle. This makes the van feel heavy and sluggish, especially when accelerating to merge onto highways or when carrying a heavy load.

Fuel consumption is another downside. Since you have to floor the accelerator to keep up the pace, real-world fuel consumption can be higher than that of the V8-powered versions.

It performs well for urban transport of passengers or light loads that do not require its maximum capacity. However, for heavy RV conversions or constant towing, I recommend opting for the V8 engine.

While the engine gave me no trouble, the best thing about the van, in my opinion, is the chassis. You can tell it was built for long-term durability; mine even surpassed the 200,000 km mark with proper maintenance.

All in all, the V6 isn't the best in this class of van; however, it is reliable, and if you drive it in the city—even just a little—it won't give you any major headaches.

Faults:

ABS sensors went at 62k miles.

Front brake calipers went at 72k miles.

Alternator went at 76k miles.

A/C blower went at 78k miles.

Front brake pads since I have owned the truck have been replaced pretty much every 15k miles, and have been through rotors as well.

Computer went at 110k miles.

Front wheel bearings went at 114k miles.

O2 sensors replaced twice since owned.

Rear brake cylinders at 124k miles.

General Comments:

Only have one comment really about this vehicle; if you are a contractor and need a reliable truck to make a living, buy anything but this, never mind the cost of fixing the thing, it's the money I have lost because it was in the shop being fixed.

Faults:

U-Joint replaced @46K.

Catalytic converter failure @51k.

4r70w Transmission failure @75k.

The van sat at the dealership for 4 months. Ford could not locate a converter. I was told by the dealership to go under my van and disconnect the converters myself. I said no.

The transmission's planetary gear blew at 75k.I had to get a total rebuild on the transmission. The transmission failed without any signs of slippage, grinding or clunking.

General Comments:

This is a good work truck for the most part. Gas mileage stinks. With a ladder rack I get around 11 miles per gallon. The 5.4 triton has enough power to merge into traffic and pass on the highway. The cab is comfortable and for a work truck is pretty easy to drive.