I currently own a 5.4 gas F250, and I'm looking for more power towing a camper and thinking of trading for a diesel.

I have seen and heard that some 6.0 PSDs have had some issues, but I wanted to check in to see what the feeling is about the 7.3 diesel?

What are the feeling about its power and reliability?

Any assistance is appreciated!

 

Jump down to the 7.3 forum and read many of the posts. I think you'll notice quickly that there aren't that many problems with them. They seem to be a very reliable engine with more than enough power to do anything that's within the limits of the truck as a whole.

 

the 7.3 is the one you need

 

What's your campers GVWR? Do you tow through the mountains or mainly flat land? How many miles do you feel are acceptable for a pre-owned truck? Do you own a tag trailer or 5th wheel?

The 7.3 is a solid and proven performer, the '05 and '06 6.0, at least in my case, is a solid performer. 17K+ w/o even a hiccup.

 

I second Kepler4's motion.....7.3 is perfect and only real problems widespread is the "failing CPS" issue (easily fixed).....not to be explained here in this thread.......I tow boats and haul a "slide-in" Lance camper on mine and works perfect. After 2004, bugs apparently worked out with the 6.0-diesel, and it's a more powerful engine, but 7.3L is great if that's what you want.......

 

7.3L PSD. I have experienced and have had many friends experience way too many problems with the 6.0 to ever recommend it to anyone.

They are powerful from spool up to redline, smooth, and sound cool. They run like beasts when they run right, but like they say-The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Just compare the 6.0 and 7.3 forums. A lot of the threads in the 6.0 forums are problems, fixing, recalls, etc. Most of the threads in the 7.3 forum are about upgrades and such. That's just my observation anyway.

Mike

 

Just bought a 00 PSD and couldn't be happier with it. Lots of power and I get better mileage with it than I did with the gasser. I have pictures in my gallery if you want a look.

 

The 7.3L engine in a SD's will easily outlast the rest of the truck if properly maintained. IMHO - Weak pt for the 7.3's is the auto trans they're mated to - the 4R100 - but, with a few adders (cooling, etc) and, good maintenence it too can be made to last. The manual trans is solid but, I couldn't find one when I bought mine so, I got the auto trans.

Happy 00 7.3PSD owner!

DG