I was surprised to find this to be one of the most dependable vehicles I have ever owned. 250,000 and still going strong. I would recommend it to anyone if they were considering the purchase of a used truck. The gas mileage is not as bad as you would expect either. I probably get 15 to 20 miles per gallon. The body is sturdy and can with stand some wear and tear. The two gas tanks is very handy for long trips so you don't have to worry about stopping to fill up gas. I also am happy with the durability of the interior of the vehicle. With cloth seats and a plastic floor, it makes it very easy to clean out. The only con that comes to mind is for some reason the battery cables come loose frequently and get corroded on the battery posts. This means I have to clean the corrosion off or the battery dies, which I guess is a common problem for Fords, the battery cables coming loose.

I have had my used truck for nine years now. It is up to over 200,000 miles, so reliability has been spot on. It requires low maintenance in terms of both labor and cost. I have used it to travel across states, to school and back, beach trips, and camping to name a few.