Ford 7.3 power stroke f250 any good?

I had an '01. My first long trip towing a 5th wheel, it drove me crazy because it down shifted going over every over pass and small hills. I put a mild tune a larger exhaust and gauges in it. That turned it into a great tow vehicle. That extra power, as little as it was, was too much for the torque converter clutch. That vehicle was one of the most dependable I ever owned. Never left me on the side of the road and would start unaided at -40 deg.

The box started rusting and had it fixed once, but the guy did a chit job so I sold it and got a 2011. I haven't regretted that either.