 No, this is not a Honda Odyssey or a Toyota Sienna - both of them IMO are overpriced and you might as well as go for the Korean vans then.  The FORD is a capable, SAFE, comfortable and quiet people hauler.  It has sufficient room and handles fine.  It feels and drives built solid!  The steering is good and the brakes are strong.  The motor is quiet and is plenty of torque whether it's loaded or not - 4.2L will do that.  And yes, it does not get 20 mpg in town but the engine barely works to get the job done.....that means a long life providing it's taken care of.  We have a friends with an 4.0L AERO STAR with 190K on it...going strong!  A good van and a good deal!