7.3 issue, plus others
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2004
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Sorry to hear of your troubles, but please let us know what the engine problem turns out to be. Hopefully it is a minor issue like a loose oil filter.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 684
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From: Green Bay Wi
I’m supposed to be buying a 7.3 in a week or so. ( dealer ordered truck on the way). I’m starting to wonder if I should wait till the bugs get worked out as I don’t kneed a new truck. Just want to get a new truck before my 16 gets older. It has the 6.2 and hasn’t had any issues. All I have done to it is fill it up with gas and change the oil.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 319
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From: Cheboygan Mi
If it were me, id pass, give them a couple years to try and get it rite. Also to build up parts stock on warranty items
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 942
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Hmmm my 7.3 has been perfect. I'm very happy with it and would buy another on in a heart beat.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 109
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From: New Bern
It is unfortunate some people are having trouble with their 7.3s.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 319
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From: Cheboygan Mi
Yes it is unfortunate, the eagerness, the waiting, its not just ford, but after the problems i had with my hellcat charger i now wait at least 2 model years before i pull the wallet out. I love my truck, i have had no problems, 7,000 miles, but i think assembly quality sucks for all the big 3. And they are built and engineered to the thinest dollar.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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Yes it is unfortunate, the eagerness, the waiting, its not just ford, but after the problems i had with my hellcat charger i now wait at least 2 model years before i pull the wallet out. I love my truck, i have had no problems, 7,000 miles, but i think assembly quality sucks for all the big 3. And they are built and engineered to the thinest dollar.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 23,174
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From: Stephensville WI
It sucks to say, but this is why you have a warranty.
Yes, there is going to be an occasional issue. You'll find that with any engine in any brand of truck. But, one guy with issues doesn't mean the 7.3L is a bad engine.
Yes, there is going to be an occasional issue. You'll find that with any engine in any brand of truck. But, one guy with issues doesn't mean the 7.3L is a bad engine.