Diesel Question...
We are hoping to be able to get one more truck before we retire. Would love to think about a diesel but am scared to death of getting into major repairs down the road. Have any of you had these fear...
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kwlincoln wrote:AdamBryner2012 wrote:
If you want to buy Ford, get the 7.3.
We made the mistake and bought first year 6.4 (paid top dollar) and then ended up spending an additional 10K in cash and our warranty company paying 19K to replace the motor.
If you have the option to get an extended warranty through your bank or credit union, go with Route66/ACS. They will take care of you 100%. I can't recommend them enough and have the receipts to prove it!
Good luck!
Really? They want this to be a truck that will last for years and you are recommending they buy a 12-20 year old truck? Good thing the advice is free.
This isn't bad advice! I have two 7.3s, one with 130k and the other with 180k. Just had my local Ford truck service facility do the transmission and cooling system service. I was told by the service manager that I need to hang on to both of them since they're bulletproof. I've done nothing but regular service and have had no repairs to the transmissions and the engine of my Excursion needed a new wiring harness under the rocker covers, otherwise it has had no other engine repairs of any kind.
Depending on the poster's budget, there are still some low mileage 7.3s out there and they make excellent tow vehicles.
