In retrospect, this was all a good thing for Ford. They finally pulled their head out and designed an engine in-house, which amazingly enough, is holding up real well. Because they have their own interests in mind maybe??

The 7.3L is a great motor that navistar got right. I don't know why there is such a difference between it and the 6.0l.

Thought the 7.3 is an international?

what do you guys think about this one ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-For ... 10d1#v4-43

he wants 20k

Here is one I bumped into last night, wish I was in the position to buy right now:
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/2855416842.html

I'm glad this came back up. My cousin was hoping to buy mine, but decided to get married instead. I know

Anyway, if anyone is interested let me know, unless you're in a hurry. I need to hang on to the truck until this summer.

J.D.

I paid about $26000 a year ago for a 2006 F250 with 58000 miles. Mine is a lariet with everything except nav. Just an FYI.

I'll chime in here...I've had the 7.3 (it was a 1999) and now have a 2005 6.0. The 7.3 truck was strong and gas mileage for a diesel was great especially on highway with 3.73 gears and 36's. The weak link is the tranny in them, especially if you have mods and a tuner. You can bullet proof the trannys with a BTS from Brian and you'll never have to worry about it again. I had done quite a few mods, injectors, turbo, exhaust, intake, etc and it was very reliable.
My 2005 6.0 with just a mild program could walk my 7.3 with just a canned tune. I've not had one issue with my 6.0 but i've also done fixes to the weak links on them already. Headstuds, EGR, turbos are the problem areas on the 6.0's. Mine has been solid for over 3 years without any issues since I did the headstuds and aftermarket EGR.
The only thing i miss from my 7.3 was the mileage and nothing else.

Just make sure you do your homework and find out the history of the truck and what problems it's been prone to. Getting an Oasis report helps a bunch. My friends 99 7.3L can't stay out of the shop and is currently in again while mine old 7.3 was solid as rock.

I'd buy the new one if I could but I haven't won the lottery yet so maybe soon

jeff i may be selling my 7.3 diesel excursion if the price is right

Almost pulled the trigger on a 6.7 on Friday...............

Then I got bitch ped back to reality

I did get a "later this summer might be ok" though

Here is my 7.3 Power stroke ..I went for the 29 foot Camper version... 1 1/2 Ton
4.5" exhaust ..DP tuner .. Intake and 13-14 MPG pulling the bronco or the boatMay 2009 227.jpg

Now I like that version.

GMAN - Great looking boat - is that a Baja? What motor and exhaust ya got in the boat?

Yes, an older BAJA ...is has a 7.4 big block 22 Foot long and has been a great boat, Its my second BAJA I just put a 1400W Stereo and tower on it last year ....man was that a fun project I appreciate the fact that you recognize its a BAJA ....really cool