2002 F350 Lariat with 7.3L Diesel
We have heard from our trusted mechanic that if you want the best diesel in a TV, go with the 7.3L in the F-350 from 1999-2003. We have found one in great shape, only 75K miles and sweet price. Our in...
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butchfuzion wrote:
Remember too that not all 2003's had the 7.3. Ford changed to the 6.0 in the middle of 2003. The early 6.0's had a lot of problems. Just make sure that the one your looking at is really the 7.3. A lot of times people just assume that a 2003 isk a 7.3.
This is correct. The 6.0L diesel engine mated with a different transmission became available mid 2003 model year. The dealers were pushing the new engine and having trouble selling the remaining 7.3's . Bought my 7.3L significantly under invoice.Glad I did now. The early 6.0's had big time problems.
