Well, I am a member of Ford-Trucks.com, and have 3 older Ford trucks, and an 02 Excursion w7.3/4x4 and usually with the newer trucks, it is problems, on the older trucks, the "classics" if you will, it is more of a help issue, and Happiness of what ya got.
But as of so far, we bought the 05 330 with 14700 and are now at 15450, and I have to say I am pleased, it is the FWD, and so far I have avg. 22 around here in the mtns. and of course getting out of the Excursion, and into the Lexi, it is quieter and smoother and fun. Was actually looking at an Exploder or Escape, but then the tranny went on the Ex @ 101250 ,AFTER ford had put 3 flywheels in it and they said, sorry you are out of the warranty NO MORE new fords for me.
I Hope for the best out of our new 05, RX
Joe
Semper FI