Since most people usually just see problems. I thought I'd throw in some good news. I bought my '96 XLT AWD V8 new back in March 1996. This vehicle now has about 82K miles and has never had any problems other than a single failed oxygen sensor. I regularly tow a trailer with ATVs and snowmobiles in the winter as well. I've done the basic maintenance, changed oil every
3K miles and had the transmission flushed at 30K, 60K and getting close to 3rd. It doesn't use any oil and on flat level cruise control driving it gets a consistent 19.5 MPG. All in all I would definitely buy this vehicle again.:-)