I bought this SUV for several reasons. First of all, it is large enough to transport eight people which was very convenient when I was a girl scout leader. Secondly, it is perfect for camping. Plenty of room to pack all of your gear inside and room for five to sit comfortably on a long drive. I purchased the four-wheel drive option which allowed me to get to off the road camp sites with no fear. When I needed to get away on my own, the back is the perfect size to fit an air mattress for an overnight sleep. The frame used for this vehicle is the same time-tested frame that is used on the F150, providing a solid ride. I have put 120,000 miles on this vehicle with no major problems. This vehicle is holding up remarkably well, and I plan on keeping it until the odometer skips past 200,000 miles.

During the first few years, the SUV was very comfortable with strong performance. Compared to the options you get in other vehicles, the SUV was very minimal. One thing I don't like about Fords is its paint. My paint started peeling off the car after the fifth year which has passed its warranty period. Ford is notorious for its defective paint among other issues.