We no longer travel with our 13k lb 5th except back and forth to Florida from the NC mountains. I'm trading my GM diesel longbed for a gas standard bed. Probably going with a Ford F250 (although I am still considering a RAM). Not ideal for extended traveling but to make 2 pulls (4 days) per year, I'm opting for something that makes sense for day-to-day use.Everything I've read/heard is that the 6.2 is a workhorse which should give me 250K+. I'm a bit concerned about the 7.3. Have read a couple of bad reviews and it has not been around long enough to be certain about the reliability of the motor.Will appreciate any suggestion/comments.

If you like the Ram, why not a 6.4 with the 8 speed?ram 2500

Yes the 6.2 has an excellent reputation for reliability. Known problem has been broken valve springs but that's about it. Some of the early 7.3's had front main seals fail and caused oil leaks and torque convertor problems, but I believe these issues have been resolved.For a truck that doesn't tow 99% of the time the 6.2 would be the better choice just for the slightly better fuel economy.

wanderingaimlessly wrote:If you like the Ram, why not a 6.4 with the 8 speed?ram 2500Two issues I have had in this area. 1) No RAM dealer will even seriously discuss ordering one to my specs. 2) Ridiculously low trade offer from RAM dealers. The local Ford dealers are very helpful/accomidating.Nothing against the truck but I have no desire to deal with the 3 dealers near me.

Large Ram dealer in NC, good reputation. 31 Dodge

If you get the 6.2 to tow your 13K FW, Id suggest the 4.30 gears. You said you don't want the Ram, and the Ford, or GM, will allow more clearance from axle center, to rear of cab. Jerry

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mosseater
Explorer II
Dec 21, 2021
philh wrote:
mosseater wrote:
We just wont talk about the gas cap issue. (seriously, Ford????)

Gas Cap Issue?

The gas cap (yes, it has one for all those supposing otherwise)is on a plastic lanyard just like my 150 was, but this lanyard is too snug and wraps around your hand as you unscrew the cap THREE TURNS! It takes two hands to get it off and put it one. One hand to turn the cap and one to maintain the lanyard from winding around your hand. Very annoying. I agree! Why do we need a cap at all if capless fill works in so many other applications. Its ridiculous.
1Longbow
Explorer
Jan 17, 2022
Not only the gas cap, but dipstick is extremely hard to read, and is 2 piece. not liking that at all. do like the truck and the power of the 7.3
4x4ord
Explorer III
Jan 17, 2022
valhalla360 wrote:
If you get the 10 speed transmission, the rear end ratio is not of great importance. It will just select a gear to get the same overall gear ratio. Then engine will have no idea what's happening past the crank shaft.

The only reason to go to the 4.XX rear end is if you need that last couple thousand pounds of tow rating.

I agree …. Get 3.55 gears if you’re getting a f250. If you get an F350 SRW you’ll have to get 3.73 gears. 4.30 is only of much value when you want the extra torque to start out from a stop with a heavier trailer on a hill.

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