Faults:

1. Alternator replaced at 150k.

2. Air suspension (converted to spring LX).

3. Thermostat replaced at 270k.

4. Shock absorbers replaced (at 270k).

5. Front blowers turning off at full throttle.

6. Serpentine belt replaced 5 times.

7. Belt tensioners replaced 2 times.

General Comments:

This car is great. Just make sure you service it at regular intervals.

The only headache was at 270k, had an overheating problem due to a faulty thermostat. The A/C blowers have stumped all the technicians here, but it's not really a problem as the rear A/C alone can cool the entire car, even in the 54 degree C summers that we get here.

It handles extremely well and is very stable, even at its top speed of 195 kph. Acceleration is baffling considering the pitiful power.

Really comfy, especially now with the new shock absorbers. I just hope parts will continue to be supplied. Compared to modern cars, parts are relatively cheap. I guess the reliability issues come with the neglect of proper maintenance.

Faults:

I only had two major repairs:

New radiator.

New transmission.

I had to replace the hubcaps twice, because they got stolen.

There was one time where the van sliding got hit when it was parked, damaging the whole sliding door. This was like a month before I traded it in, and the sliding couldn't close properly. We had to slam it hard to shut it.

I do miss this van; it's a pity Ford discontinued them.

General Comments:

It has great handling for a minivan, comfortable seats, lots of leg room.

I like how it sits high, although I wish it had two sliding doors.

Faults:

The first thing is the ABS light that comes on and off, and gives a weird burnt smell. One day the light is on, and the next day it's off. I have been going down the road, and the light goes on, and the have the vehicle serviced light comes on. Have taken my van to Auto Zone and had it checked for free, and been told to replace the spark plug that behind the engine against the fire wall. That was done, but the service light still stays on.

The door ajar light comes on and specifies that the rear door is still open, and I have re-closed, slammed the door, and that doesn't help. Re-closed all the doors, and nothing seems to work to turn the light off. The very next day, I get in the vehicle and the light is off. The vehicle was my late brother's, who passed away in 10/18/09, and I sometimes think it's him warning me, but since that year I inherited the van.

Another problem is the passenger's seatbelt. Someone was riding with me, and the seat belt got taut across his neck and shoulder; we pulled over to the shoulder of the road, and I pulled and he helped to no avail. I finally released the belt by pressing the release button. Has anybody had this scary problem?

The last thing I had problems with are the tail lights; they just stop working. Had all the fuses and relays checked by a fuse and relay tester. All were in good working order, and didn't need to be replaced, but the lights didn't work. Backup lights, stop lights, turn signal lights and the emergency flashers worked, but the tails didn't work. They are now; must be a bad connection somewhere in the vehicle.

General Comments:

I like the vehicle; very comfortable and warm. I don't have a small family, so I don't have the rear seats in the van.

I use it more to carry stuff from garage sales and grocery store. I ride my motorcycle to work, since I drive 78 miles one way; gas prices!