The vehicle is in really good shape otherwise, we have maintained it well over the years. I don't have the hood paint issue (but will verify that tonight), I do have a small issue with rust from inside the tailgate on the lower right edge near the drain hole. This has been an issue from within the first year of ownership. I just need to open the plug and spray some Fluid Film (or other rust preventative) in there and clean up the rust on the paint (again - been doing this every couple years). I am noticing small signs of rust down low on the inside of the doors, just early indications, but also something that will progress. There will be some needed suspension work coming up (6-12 months I suspect) as I am noticing roughness and hearing sounds that usually indicate that.
It is a crap shoot on a vehicle with this mileage though, I could spend the money and realize a month or year later that it needs another $3000 for something else. Damned if you do damned if you don't...sigh
Or I can just hope it lasts another year until I can buy that Bronco I want