 Having owned a '93 Taurus (bought new & 
a very sour lemon (blown engine @103K 
miles), the '99 E250 was a chance. Had 
the truck built with all of the toys, 
incl. GVW of 8300 lb. This 'Green 
Monster' has performed flawlessly, with 
the exception of front end alignment @ 
10K, and EGR valve @ 35K. The 5.3L 
engine is noisy when cold, the drive 
train whines @ 40 mph. 