I have a 06 F-250 and an 08 Escape Ltd.
I have only owned Ford trucks since my 79 F-250.
Never had a major mechanical failure except a 5 speed tranny on a 91 F-150. but it had almost 200k on it when that happened.
The Escape is an excellent vehicle. Comfortable. Drives good. Good gas mileage and has the capacity to haul major luggage or other cargo.
The truck pulls a 30’ Travel trailer with little effort. Although gas mileage sucks, I bought it knowing I needed something that will do whatever work I expected and fuel mileage is secondary.
We’re on our third Ford Explorer. Great vehicles.