Going back to gasser based on needs (need advice)

I think the new Powerstrokes are incredible but because you've had problems with your Ford, I'd go to the big city and buy a Duramax or Ram if I was you. What will you pay, $6k more for a diesel over a 7.3 gas? 10 years from now you'll get that $6k back. So, to go diesel, it's only costing you interest on the 6k .... about $200 per year and it will save you a little on fuel.