You bought New right ?
Not a used Ford like the ML320.
Cause if you bought a Used Exployer with Firestones-It'll roll over.
In fact, it really wasnt the Firestones, but Ford had to blame someone and severed a 90 year old relationship.
Dont get rammed in the back they blow up, no wait, that was the Ford Pinto.
The Ford will rust out faster than the Mercedes,..but the replacement parts are cheaper than Mercedes thats for sure.

Ever driven a ford with 100,000 miles vs a Mercedes ?
ok
ive written enough..

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Steve Danville
what i did myself.
CPS
rear shocks
MAS x 3.
SparkPlugs (twice)
Fuel pump & Filter
Window switch
replaced both failed horns with Honda horns.
Cleaned ERG Tube
Oil changes
Oil consumption Fix
Brake Pads
A/C Recharge
Anti-Freeze change X 2.
Front Shocks. Monroe. $90
Mercedes Warrenty Work:
Harmonic balancer,power steering clamp. Cat converters.Drive Shaft Bearing.s
Replaced Outer Lower Tie Rods and front lower ball joints at 156,000 miles