I'm an ex military aircraft mechanic and this is my 5th DIY camper conversion. The options I chose are : 3.5 Ecoboost engine , cloth seats, A/C , Cruise cont , A/M - xxM - C/D radio , rear door windows , long (not extended ) body , and medium height roof in order to reduce side area(#1). During the conversion process I added a side "panoramic " window to the rear starboard side of the cargo area and another to the port side slightly behind the driver's seat ( I later chose to add a small window in the sliding door (#2) . I also added to the cargo area lighting , along with 110/120 V access and 2 heaters connected to the engine cooling system with an on-line/off-line option as basic mods. Note : With the exception of 2020 ( due to Covid-19 restrictions ) I've been driving this vehicle an average of 42,000+km ( +/- 28,000 miles )in Every kind of weather , on Every kind of road/trail in Eastern Canada . Findings : Plusses : Comfortable , drives like a car ( it should , many Fully equipped cars are less expensive ), responsive with reasonable fuel mileage . Minusses : Really subject to side wind-gust loads (#1)even when towing a boat with load stabilizers. Dangerously Dismal lateral rear view (#2). Rear brake to front brake wear ratios are beyond stupid (30% rear and 100% rear - TCS problem ? ) and rear replacement is uber pricey ( the axles have to be pulled - go figure ....) . The windshield Will crack and require replacement if hit by any but the tiniest grain of sand ( 4 instances so far , all while driving on a highway) Factory built-in flaws : There are NO dedicated hard points to tow /pull the vehicle from the front without causing damage, nevermind mounting a hook or a winch , pretty much the same at the rear though installing a tow hitch somewhat alleviates the problem . Inner fenders are Optional ; which means that unless you're already aware of the possibility , the windshield fluid tank AND it's electric motor are completely exposed to being hit by sand , gravel , slush , and ice spun off at high velocity by the front right tire . In the engine compartment the outside water infiltration can pool in the valve cover bolt insets causing the bolts/nuts to corrode solid (my solution in this case has been to - when already dry - give them a shot of WD40 and seal them with an easily removeable used wine cork which , No , will not overheat an catch fire ). Summary : Overall a decent vehicle provided its operated and maintained within reasonable margins . Recommendations : The turbos are really what fries the oil in a hurry , moreso after a high speed run followed by an immediate engine shutdown . Let the engine run at idle for a minute or more before shutting down - a few cups of gas is hellaciously cheaper than having to replace a turbo , and so is oil , which is why ( bearing in mind that Ford would absolutely love selling me a new pair of turbos and/or engine ) I deliberately ignore Ford's oil change interval and set mine at 6000km /4000miles . Did you ever wonder how come there are Douglas DC- 3 airliners still flying ? Great design and proper maintenance have anything to do with it ?

I got my van beginning of 2018 Since the day I got it from the dealership until today every time I turn off the van and exit the door I get electrocuted.! Also be aware that Ford is selling the vans without HVAC filters in them installed at all ,! If you don't install a filter on your own sooner or later your AC will be dead..

This commercial van is perfect for for my business. It is very spacious and drives really great. It’s a very reliable van and fits all my needed supply’s.