Ford 7.3 power stroke f250 any good?
Question about the 99-03 7.3 super duty but first some background. Years ago I had a 95 gmc 2500 with the 6.5 diesel. I liked the truck til it hit 80k miles and then became a money pit. One thing after another went haywire. Finally, I gave up and sold it and got an 02 tundra on which I put 150k miles without so much as a hiccup. It even pulled my old trailer over the mtn passes faster and easier than the gmc. Now i have an 07 tundra with 100k miles and ditto, never a single problem. I love this truck becayse i bever have to worry about a breakdown ruining my vacation. I maintain my vehicles well with 3k oil changes and other recommended service intervals. Our cars are either toyota or Hondas that have been completely trouble free for decades. When I sold the gmc, I swore I'd never again touch another American made vehicle with a 10' pole.
Well, we recently got a new trailer; an arctic fox 25r that is just a bit too much for the 07 tundra I'm afraid. It pulls and brakes fine,but at 7500 lbs loaded,the handling is not the most pleasant experience. I'm using an equalizer 10k hitch. My old trailer was the same length but only weighed 5k loaded and towed nicely using a Reese dual cam.
If money were no object, id just keep a new 3/4t diesel til the warranty expired and ditch it for a new one. That's not in the cards so I'm looking at some f250's with 7.3 diesels with 55-70k miles in excellent condition. What might I expect from such a vehicle in terms of ownership costs?
One of them had the front end and steering box replaced at 60k. Another had a tranny when still under warranty, another had a/c pump, belts, idlers replaced pre 70k. I realize were talking probabilities here, but am I likely to need frequent expensive repairs on a 99-03 super duty with 7.3?
The 5.7 tundra has 381hp @ 5600 RPM and Torque @401 @ 3600 RPM.
The 7.3 ford makes 250hp @ 2600 RPM and Torque @ 525 @ 1600 RPM. What practical difference will I experience dragging my 7500# trailer up 6-8% grades?
I'd appreciate hearing about how your 7.3 SD held up for you and why you sold it or why you've kept it.
Thank You!
Well, we recently got a new trailer; an arctic fox 25r that is just a bit too much for the 07 tundra I'm afraid. It pulls and brakes fine,but at 7500 lbs loaded,the handling is not the most pleasant experience. I'm using an equalizer 10k hitch. My old trailer was the same length but only weighed 5k loaded and towed nicely using a Reese dual cam.
If money were no object, id just keep a new 3/4t diesel til the warranty expired and ditch it for a new one. That's not in the cards so I'm looking at some f250's with 7.3 diesels with 55-70k miles in excellent condition. What might I expect from such a vehicle in terms of ownership costs?
One of them had the front end and steering box replaced at 60k. Another had a tranny when still under warranty, another had a/c pump, belts, idlers replaced pre 70k. I realize were talking probabilities here, but am I likely to need frequent expensive repairs on a 99-03 super duty with 7.3?
The 5.7 tundra has 381hp @ 5600 RPM and Torque @401 @ 3600 RPM.
The 7.3 ford makes 250hp @ 2600 RPM and Torque @ 525 @ 1600 RPM. What practical difference will I experience dragging my 7500# trailer up 6-8% grades?
I'd appreciate hearing about how your 7.3 SD held up for you and why you sold it or why you've kept it.
Thank You!
