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More Turbo
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The 7.3 will prove to be a very durable engine and paired with the 10 spd , best tow vehicle I've had.
Cross-Country
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Just a little story
2020 250 7.3 with 3.55 gears
32’ Fifth Wheel camper and a SxS on a 14’ aluminum trailer
I was pulling 15-16 thousand lbs up a fairly steep curved highway about 3/4 mile long.
I was in manual 3rd gear and 80km/hr at about 3500 rpm wide open throttle cresting the hill.
I have no idea if that’s good or bad.
2020 250 7.3 with 3.55 gears
32’ Fifth Wheel camper and a SxS on a 14’ aluminum trailer
I was pulling 15-16 thousand lbs up a fairly steep curved highway about 3/4 mile long.
I was in manual 3rd gear and 80km/hr at about 3500 rpm wide open throttle cresting the hill.
I have no idea if that’s good or bad.
Mountain Pass
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I had myself convinced I was leaving the diesel world and my next truck was going to be a 7.3 with 4:30 gears for towing. Was just on a camping trip with my Ford tech friend and got to talking about diesel vs. 7.3. He said he doesn't like them, just because they are so loud, and I'd probably not enjoy long tow rides. He told me they've been putting them in a lot of class C's and they've been blowing up. Then I see the You Tube video about the chain in the transmission that only seems to be affecting the 7.3 gas motor. Now I'm really stuck on which way to go. I guess I'm just getting too old, still enjoy the rumble, but don't want to listen to it for 6- 12 hours when I'm towing. And yes most all of my trips are that far. If ya don't leave the state, you ain't traveling!
Cargo Master
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I had myself convinced I was leaving the diesel world and my next truck was going to be a 7.3 with 4:30 gears for towing. Was just on a camping trip with my Ford tech friend and got to talking about diesel vs. 7.3. He said he doesn't like them, just because they are so loud, and I'd probably not enjoy long tow rides. He told me they've been putting them in a lot of class C's and they've been blowing up. Then I see the You Tube video about the chain in the transmission that only seems to be affecting the 7.3 gas motor. Now I'm really stuck on which way to go. I guess I'm just getting too old, still enjoy the rumble, but don't want to listen to it for 6- 12 hours when I'm towing. And yes most all of my trips are that far. If ya don't leave the state, you ain't traveling!
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More Turbo
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I had myself convinced I was leaving the diesel world and my next truck was going to be a 7.3 with 4:30 gears for towing. Was just on a camping trip with my Ford tech friend and got to talking about diesel vs. 7.3. He said he doesn't like them, just because they are so loud, and I'd probably not enjoy long tow rides. He told me they've been putting them in a lot of class C's and they've been blowing up. Then I see the You Tube video about the chain in the transmission that only seems to be affecting the 7.3 gas motor. Now I'm really stuck on which way to go. I guess I'm just getting too old, still enjoy the rumble, but don't want to listen to it for 6- 12 hours when I'm towing. And yes most all of my trips are that far. If ya don't leave the state, you ain't traveling!
Not one truck has been in for any mechanical issue, including mine.
I've heard of a few hiccups with 2020 models.
Are you saying the 7.3 is loud ?
I've got 2000 miles towing with mine and it's very quiet inside.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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I had myself convinced I was leaving the diesel world and my next truck was going to be a 7.3 with 4:30 gears for towing. Was just on a camping trip with my Ford tech friend and got to talking about diesel vs. 7.3. He said he doesn't like them, just because they are so loud, and I'd probably not enjoy long tow rides. He told me they've been putting them in a lot of class C's and they've been blowing up. Then I see the You Tube video about the chain in the transmission that only seems to be affecting the 7.3 gas motor. Now I'm really stuck on which way to go. I guess I'm just getting too old, still enjoy the rumble, but don't want to listen to it for 6- 12 hours when I'm towing. And yes most all of my trips are that far. If ya don't leave the state, you ain't traveling!
Mountain Pass
Joined: Nov 2009
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I've heard about the spark plug wiring issue which would be annoying because it sidelines the truck and it's not like wiring hasn't been around for a long time. Did your tech friend actually mean "blowing up" because to most people that means a windowed block or at least shedding pieces. If that was an exaggeration then your tech friend has the same problem plaguing our media...take a morsel of truth and grow it into a mountainous lie.
Mountain Pass
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My closest friend is manager of large Ford dealership and sold a total of (10) 2021 7.3 Superduty trucks until they ran out.
Not one truck has been in for any mechanical issue, including mine.
I've heard of a few hiccups with 2020 models.
Are you saying the 7.3 is loud ?
I've got 2000 miles towing with mine and it's very quiet inside.
Not one truck has been in for any mechanical issue, including mine.
I've heard of a few hiccups with 2020 models.
Are you saying the 7.3 is loud ?
I've got 2000 miles towing with mine and it's very quiet inside.
