Post by: Stalker on March 07, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
So questions for anyone who has one or works with them what do you think of them, do you know of any known issues in a specific year and what would you recommend?
The 99 I had had issues with transmission sensors and cam sensors; so troubles kind of come with the territory.......
I am looking to get an 03 to 06 F350 decked out the same as my last one. Thanks in advance folks.
Post by: skybusterbo on March 07, 2009, 10:29:23 AM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 07, 2009, 10:39:17 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 07, 2009, 10:49:04 AM
Personally, I would rather have a truck with a 7.3L in it. There have just been too many issues with the 6.0L. :twocents:
Post by: Stalker on March 07, 2009, 11:13:26 AM
They dont call them a 6-leaker for nothing. :chuckle:
Personally, I would rather have a truck with a 7.3L in it. There have just been too many issues with the 6.0L. :twocents:
I liked my 7.3 and if I can find an early 03 with low miles then I'll go that route; but I have not seen any advertised yet. I know I can find a 6.0 model with low miles.
What leaking issues do you know of or other mechanical issues? Thanks
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 07, 2009, 11:50:28 AM
The CPS (crank position sensor) on the 7.3s has been dealt with. Not even an issue anymore. For some reason, even though I modified a bunch on the motor, the tranny is still alive. I did add a manual torque converter lock up to it though.
Post by: 509er on March 08, 2009, 08:31:34 AM
Post by: The Weazle on March 08, 2009, 09:37:15 AM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on March 08, 2009, 09:38:52 AM
The 7.3 had all the power at 1600-1800 rpm's. The 6 litre is at 2000 or so, so now it feels like it is rapped out when you are driving it.
That is why i bought a dodge, i wish i could put my cummins in a 4 door ford.
Post by: skybusterbo on March 08, 2009, 12:25:06 PM
I have a 04/ F350 /4x4/ 6.0 Power Stroke. Love it. No issues.
They dont call them a 6-leaker for nothing. :chuckle:
Personally, I would rather have a truck with a 7.3L in it. There have just been too many issues with the 6.0L. :twocents:
Head gaskets and turbos are the main issues.
The CPS (crank position sensor) on the 7.3s has been dealt with. Not even an issue anymore. For some reason, even though I modified a bunch on the motor, the tranny is still alive. I did add a manual torque converter lock up to it though.
My brother is a Ford Tech and all he works on pretty much are 6.0 diesels. He and I and all of our friends drive 7.3's for a reason, he likes the 02 7.3's the best. If you are going to buy a 6.0 his advice is to get a '05 or newer. Pretty much his advice he gives everyone who is shopping for a used superduty.Wow, anybody want to buy a truck lol :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Stalker on March 08, 2009, 12:41:47 PM
My brother is a Ford Tech and all he works on pretty much are 6.0 diesels. He and I and all of our friends drive 7.3's for a reason, he likes the 02 7.3's the best. If you are going to buy a 6.0 his advice is to get a '05 or newer. Pretty much his advice he gives everyone who is shopping for a used superduty.
Post by: huntnphool on March 08, 2009, 12:49:02 PM
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7.3 and if I can find an early 03 with low miles then I'll go that route;
Good luck with that, lots of demand and relatively few out there.
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just buy a Chevy
Chevy truck, what an oxymoron. I have several friends that went the Duramax route and most are unhappy with them. They have had them in the shop with issues far more than myself or friends with 7.3's. They spent so much time and money on the tranny they neglected the rest of the powertrain. I have personally witnessed 2 different friends have their Duramax go into limp mode, for two different reasons. One was going over the pass in snow, as we later came to find out the air intake gets easily clogged by snow when driving in it, causing limp mode or no power. The other time was towing a boat to the coast, limp mode going through the twisty hills out of Raymond. Chevy makes a nice lite duty, cushy ride truck but I will never buy one expecting it to compete with my Fords :twocents:
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 08, 2009, 03:15:21 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on March 08, 2009, 03:54:46 PM
Post by: chukarchaser on March 08, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: The Weazle on March 08, 2009, 10:25:42 PM
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just buy a Chevy
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Chevy truck, what an oxymoron. I have several friends that went the Duramax route and most are unhappy with them. They have had them in the shop with issues far more than myself or friends with 7.3's. They spent so much time and money on the tranny they neglected the rest of the powertrain. I have personally witnessed 2 different friends have their Duramax go into limp mode, for two different reasons. One was going over the pass in snow, as we later came to find out the air intake gets easily clogged by snow when driving in it, causing limp mode or no power. The other time was towing a boat to the coast, limp mode going through the twisty hills out of Raymond. Chevy makes a nice lite duty, cushy ride truck but I will never buy one expecting it to compete with my Fords :twocents:
Every single person I know that has a powerstroke wishes they didnt buy it! I have two duramax's and spend plenty of time driving in snow/storms (once from here to New mexico through Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Colorado and it snowed hard all the way non stop)and hauling (mostly over 5,000 lbs and over 1500 miles each way) and have never went into limp mode. I have also never had either truck in for anything except a recall for the tailgate straps and a squeeky seatbelt.
However I do believe that every maker has a few lemons roll off the lot and the trucks you witnessed must have been them...Everyone I know that drives a Dodge also loves it. The Fords have the biggest cabs, but the biggest problems...
Post by: C-Money on March 08, 2009, 11:00:01 PM
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on March 09, 2009, 08:41:29 AM
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Post by: firefighter4607 on March 11, 2009, 06:43:53 PM
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2001 7.3 powerstroke diesel - $18500 (shelton)
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2001 f250 7.3 powerstroke diesel 4x4 extended cab. automatic, lariat, matching canopy, linex bedliner, new alpine stereo, all leather heated seats, power doors and windows, running boards, has extra trans cooler, just put new 4' exhaust, edge evolution chip, cold air intake and new tires. 91000 miles. I set this up to pull a 5th wheel and ended up getting a motorhome. don't need this big of truck. would be interested in smaller gas truck or an older diesel
Location: shelton
Post by: Webfoot on March 11, 2009, 07:47:31 PM
I have a 1999 with 37k miles. It has spent nearly everyday of its life stored in the garage,
It only goes hunting and towing the boat and an occasional road trip.
Think I will keep it another 10 years.
John