What's a good car 2010 or older for the money?

I've spent over $2,000 since spring keeping this 2005 ford five hundred with 90k on the road. $3,000 to keep my 2005 ford freestar with 80k on the road. I just can't aford a ford anymore. What could I expect with a Toyota or Honda?

2005 Ford 500 with a po430 bank 1 and Bank 2?

What are the chances it's something other than the converter? Can't find a converter at the junk yard, nobody has them. Midas told me they could put on a aftermarket, but engine light might stay on because it might not meet the parameters of the car's computer. Autozone has one for $100, but I can't weld, and I think you have to weld that one on. I'm a broke driveway amateur mechanic, any suggestions?

Added (1). just bank 2

Added (2). Just came from the shop. $600 for a converter installed. Is that a good price?

WHY ISN't THERE A FUEL FILTER ON A 2010 FORD E-350 5.4 ENGINE?

WHY ISN't THERE A FUEL FILTER ON A 2010 FORD E-350 5.4 ENGINE? - 1

Added (1). all gas tanks have a fuel filter sock in the tank, i know that… But they also all had a actulal fuel filter on the fuel rail, except now, would like to know why? The filter sock in the tank is irrelevant to this question!

What is more better on trucks 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?

Now I see alot of 2wd Old Ford Trucks and I'm like why are they a 2wd we're all trucks are mostly built with 4 wheel drive. Two wheel drive to me does not make any sense on a truck because they don't work properly an are technically never built to work. Four wheel drive trucks makes more sense to me as I advertise and built those trucks with four wheel drive. What is more better on trucks 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?

Are Kia Optima's reliable?

I'm looking to get a used car with low miles ranging from $15-$25k… I think the Kia Optima is an awesome looking car with ALOT of style (I'm a 21 year old male). They look great but also are fairly cheap with low miles. I asked my dad for advice, he has worked on cars and trucks his whole life and he told me to stay away from them. Not reliable, to stick with Ford or another american car. Opinions?