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OT diesel afficionados 7.3litre Powerstroke
Posted on 10/13/14 at 1:58 am
Posted on 10/13/14 at 1:58 am
I've located a 2002 Ford Excursion with the 7.3litre engine with 150,000ish miles. It is in really good condition and was used mostly on a farm to move livestock. The guy is asking 11,000 and has new tires, brakes and a few other maintenance items completed. There are no mods, just a straight from the factory motor and suspension. What does the OT think about the 7.3l? What about the transmission? Anything I should be looking for when I go look at it? The vehicle is a few hours away and I don't want to waste my time or money going to look at it without having some info. TIA
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Posted on 10/13/14 at 4:58 am to asphinctersayswhat
150k miles is nothing on that motor. Transmission may be on the way out though.
And this is not Britain. It's a "liter"
And this is not Britain. It's a "liter"
Posted on 10/13/14 at 5:04 am to asphinctersayswhat
7.3 Powerstroke is one of the finest diesel engines ever put into a vehicle.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 5:11 am to CHEDBALLZ
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7.3 Powerstroke is one of the finest diesel engines ever put into a vehicle.
Yes, buts coupled to one of the shittiest transmissions ever put into a vehicle. (If it's the original trans.).
Posted on 10/13/14 at 5:28 am to tigerinthebueche
Possibly.
I know 5 people who have the 7.3 and pull campers probably 20-25 weekends a year and use it to haul deer lease things in the winter and none of them had any transmission problems.
I know 5 people who have the 7.3 and pull campers probably 20-25 weekends a year and use it to haul deer lease things in the winter and none of them had any transmission problems.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 5:39 am to asphinctersayswhat
We had an excursion with the 7.3, my mom totaled it with about 250k miles on it.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 5:41 am to asphinctersayswhat
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Yes, buts coupled to one of the shittiest transmissions ever put into a vehicle. (If it's the original trans.).
Downshift and Bueche are correct. Ford used the A4OD behind the 7.3- it was originally designed for use in large sedans- see your grandma's towncar.
My experience has been 185,000 miles of moderate use and they go pop.
With that said, I'm quasi actively looking for a mid 90's box style Powerstroke and don't even consider the trans. when I'm looking. That would be less than a 4 hour swap job.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 6:35 am to subMOA
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My experience has been 185,000 miles of moderate use and they go pop.
Mine (99 ...7.3) lasted 175 k.....put another tranny in for $1400, supposedly built heavy duty . I am now at 215k and i do quite a bit of pulling horse trailers. Overall I love the truck and turned down an offer to swap keys on an 05 with half the miles
Posted on 10/13/14 at 6:38 am to asphinctersayswhat
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2002 Ford Excursion with the 7.3litre engine with 150,000ish miles. It is in really good condition and was used mostly on a farm to move livestock. The guy is asking 11,000 and has new tires, brakes and a few other maintenance items completed.
KR done got it..
Posted on 10/13/14 at 7:58 am to aVatiger
Look for oil in the coolant tank. See how much it smokes when you floor it. Look/ smell for leaks. They are great motors but expensive to work on.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 8:19 am to asphinctersayswhat
The company I work for has dozens of 7.3s in the fleet. Water pumps and EGR valves seem to be a common issue. We've rebuilt maybe one transmission in a 7.3 that has 400K miles. Solid motor.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 8:48 am to eljusterina
My 7.3 engine blew at 120k miles. The #2 cylinder cracked the block while pulling a trailer to odessa. Everyone I talked to said that is unheard of... I have the $14,000 receipt to show for it. So for no issues with transmission. I would have gotten rid of it but need it for work and couldn't afford a new one.
Posted on 10/13/14 at 8:55 am to asphinctersayswhat
I have an 03 F250 with the 7.3. I have 192k miles and (knock on wood) have had zero issues. I pull a tractor from time to time and a 24' boat from time to time. Never had a ball in the bed. Mine runs an shifts like a dream. Never been touched or had mods done. I plan on giving it to my son to drive and i dont have kids yet...
This post was edited on 10/13/14 at 8:57 am
Posted on 10/13/14 at 9:38 am to subMOA
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I'm quasi actively looking for a mid 90's box style Powerstroke a
Seen one yesterday. Somewheres between my house and Vacherie on LA1 or 20
Posted on 10/13/14 at 12:23 pm to FishinTygah84
Thanks guys! I am looking at this as a vehicle to do some traveling. I will be converting the back into a quasi bedroom/storage area. Extra batteries, generators, stove, etc.
What should I expect for fuel mileage? Are there any recommendations for bumping that into the 20s?
What should I expect for fuel mileage? Are there any recommendations for bumping that into the 20s?
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