Hay Bud,
I've got one like yours. Lost tranny in NV a few summers ago like 13 ford wouldn't honor warranty built in 95 on a 94 chassis,. Blew in 99 no body could help. Got it rebuilt at aamco. Cost a pocket full and then some.
Put a cooler an electric fan and temp gauge. It keeps the temp down. Ford usually builds a good product but the e4od is a weak link.The extra bucks have keep me off the side of the road, change fluid every few years-- baby her an she'll keep kickin.