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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
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From: midwest
that reminds me i think the older 5.0s were actually 4.9 not 5.0l. the coyote is 5.0
whats wrong with your 5.0?
i was explaining to someone yesterday ford is coming out with a new 7.3 gasser and they kept thinking diesel
whats wrong with your 5.0?
i was explaining to someone yesterday ford is coming out with a new 7.3 gasser and they kept thinking diesel
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 509
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That is true, they were 4,942cc. They only needed 8cc to benefit from true rounding (less than half a cubic inch), but it's not as bad as going from 7,298cc and calling it a 7.5. Mercedes had a 6.2 V8, which they called a 6.3 because they thought it sounded better.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,379
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From: midwest
i wouldnt consider an engine that burns oil a pos. looks like something changed in 2018? DI?
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,101
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From: N. Illinois
I would... when it burns 2 to 2-1/2 quarts in 3,500-4,000 miles. Ford issued a TSB. In over 2 dozen high-mileage trucks, I’ve never added an ounce of oil to any. At least they never showed loss or use in 3,500 to 5,000 mile oil change intervals. Now, a quart in 5,000? Okay, but when I’m experiencing that in under 3,000, I’ll pass on this 5.0L.
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 25
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Not sure about it. Looks a little like puzzle pieces that haven't been slid together yet. Not unified.
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Tuned
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 364
Likes: 5
I hope Ford didnt pull a boner again and not include sensors in the front bumper like they did with 17-19. What a stupid easy thing for them not to include is beyond me. Maybe that was their way of trying to force the upgrade to the front camera system.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 143
Likes: 2
I hate Ford.....but it's not their fault.
I just sold my beloved 2012 F-350 PSD, private party. Truck cost me $14,000 to drive for 6 years (not counting operating costs/maintenance, of course)
ALMOST perfect for the 80,000 miles.
1 window regulator, back up camera under extended warranty and $800 in sensors that I actually had to show the dealer there were maybe 3 warranties to cover them....of course my premium care with the $50 deductible covered it....instead of the $0 factory/federal warranties..lol!!
I sold it anticipating ordering the exact same truck equipment wise in a '19.
But now Ford throws a wrench into my plans with not only the 10 speed, but the 7.3 gasser which just might bring me back to spark plugs.
Again, I LOVED the 6.7.....however, the near $80 oil changes and dumping the 3+ gallons of black gold, fuel filters every 15k, adding **** at sometimes inconvenient times...(they have a DEF gauge now; yes??) was just part of the trade off to have nearly double the torque over the gasser.
If the 7.3L is anywhere in the ballpark performance wise.....I was always an advocate for the V10 over the 7.3 PSD; never felt the 100 pound feet of torque was worth the $$$....
I guess I'll wait an extra year or so and let it all unfold.
In the meantime, it's back to tooling around in the '95 TOY T-100.....the thing that will not die!!
I just sold my beloved 2012 F-350 PSD, private party. Truck cost me $14,000 to drive for 6 years (not counting operating costs/maintenance, of course)
ALMOST perfect for the 80,000 miles.
1 window regulator, back up camera under extended warranty and $800 in sensors that I actually had to show the dealer there were maybe 3 warranties to cover them....of course my premium care with the $50 deductible covered it....instead of the $0 factory/federal warranties..lol!!
I sold it anticipating ordering the exact same truck equipment wise in a '19.
But now Ford throws a wrench into my plans with not only the 10 speed, but the 7.3 gasser which just might bring me back to spark plugs.
Again, I LOVED the 6.7.....however, the near $80 oil changes and dumping the 3+ gallons of black gold, fuel filters every 15k, adding **** at sometimes inconvenient times...(they have a DEF gauge now; yes??) was just part of the trade off to have nearly double the torque over the gasser.
If the 7.3L is anywhere in the ballpark performance wise.....I was always an advocate for the V10 over the 7.3 PSD; never felt the 100 pound feet of torque was worth the $$$....
I guess I'll wait an extra year or so and let it all unfold.
In the meantime, it's back to tooling around in the '95 TOY T-100.....the thing that will not die!!
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 259
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thank you for bringing that up. Totally agree. That was my biggest disappointment when I came from an ltz duramax. I loved the front sensors . It seems to me it’s a major safety issue- or lack thereof?
Now I have to push the camera button so I can see what’s In front everytime I’m parking or in a right spot.