REVIEW: Everything Wrong With A 7.3 Powerstroke
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640,491 miles on an F-250 with a 6.9L IDI that We added a Banks turbo kit to in shop class. We redid the rings, honed the cylinder walls, decked the block, decked the heads, rebuilt the injection pump. And our class all sold baked goods until we had enough to buy the Banks system.
We emailed Banks and told them what we needed, the sales person asked what I was doing and O said it’s for our schools shopclass truck.
Mr Banks HIMSELF brought it to our shop and helped us install it at NO charge- didn’t even charge us for the kit!
Chloe Hennessey are you related to Hennessy performance? lol
Chloe Hennessey that sounds awesome! I wish my school would do something like that
The later 6.9 IDIs are awesome engines. I say that in present tense, because I still have one!
That's awesome.
Is that 640000 before or after the rebuild
do a video on how "awesome" chevy front ends are. Hahaha
You should see them now
ZIP TIES N BIAS PLIES howdy peg!!!!
Ol Peg Leg!!
If it ain’t ol whistling diesels fan boy ?! IDI Fords all the way Peg...
Hey dad is here
Everyone driving slower than me is an idiot and everyone driving faster than me is a maniac.
Conceited dumbshits.
Your following me and you have a mommy van behind you.
That's a george carlin quote.
@@The1emerican yup
2000 7.3 6 speed , I fix stuff before it breaks . 338k, second owner. 100k so far and counting. Enjoyed the video .
1999 here with 385k
1999.5 405k miles 6 speed manual. Runs like a dream.
2000 f250 7.3 6 speed 424000 and still going strong
Everything wrong with a 7.3 : They don't make it anymore. Oh and I guess fuel economy lol.
You can thank the EPA for that one!
fuel economy is pretty good on a 7.3
so true. but the 6.7s have sooo much powerrrrr
Did any of you read on other forums about the fuel diesel quality problems that worked OK with the 7.3 injection system, but gummed up the 6.0 system?
The introduction of the 6 liter was mandated by emissions regulations that the 7.3 could not meet, but used technology from Europe for the engines, but not the regulations for the fuel.
and have you seen how much stuff is in the engine bay, that requires so much removed to get at some of the basic emission controls, EGR cooler, oil cooler, etc., that is accessible on a heavy diesel. I got the impression that some maintenance would have been as costly as a Ferrari (EGR tune up) and pickup owners and shops were used to older diesels and gas motors. International was not aware of how the fuel quality required so much service and did not advise Ford or owners until the 6.0 and 6.4 got a bad reputation, received inadequate support from the engine supplier.
That resulted in the improved 6.7.
But you still are faced with major disassembly for a number of services
edm fuel economy is ok on the later double shot engines. OBS 7.3s were not very good on mileage at all.
Up pipes, exhaust manifolds, rotten oil pans, crank sensors, and auto trans issues about cover it but I'll keep both of my 7.3's forever.
yep but seems like most dont know you can put a newer 6.4 and early 6.7 starter on to help with the slow start they really do start within a sec at that point
The only thing I'd add is the ever-looming oil cooler explosion :) .
Don't forget the high pressure fuel line o rings
Also if you upgrade your batteries to batteries that come in a 2001 Lincoln navigator the hard start is thing of the past. I did it on both of my f250s
Change to synthetic oil. Helps a ton in the winter
I got a 1999 Ford f-450 7.3 crew cab one ton, slow, heavy, loud, love it:)
Must be rich to afford all that diesel
The best truck I ever owned was the one that never made me walk, I have a 7.3 and i am happy with it.
Top Jimmy
@@cliffniiranen1044 hes got the looks!
its slow. Loud. old. i love mine.
it may be slow but it can pull anything you put behind it lol
if you get a nice tranny and a couple upgrades its actually pretty fast for a big truck. my acceleration from 3rd gear up is ridiculous.
Speed is a matter of transmission geared a bit too low. It makes plenty of power (especially with some upgrades) to do whatever you want at any speed, but the tranny holds it back.
i agree. the stock tranny is geared for towing and you can tell. to drive it as just a commuter or to drive fast you have to shift a little differently than you would think. when you drive it with a load of shit in the back though you are happy to have that transmission. it is also a damn durable and long lasting transmission, somewhat i guess. at 320k mine has had only a minor rebuild and is due for another one, but in the last 100k i have beat the absolute shit out of it. other than that, if you aren't towing, it sucks.
and despite needing some work and having an absolute about to crumble to pieces clutch, its still solid. so to add, its definitely a durable component, but its also definitely for towing/work.
Suprised you didn’t mention the starters being under built and the oil pans like to leak. As a 7.3 owner it’s just what we suffer through for the million miles. Good video!
If you want a FORD the 7.3 is the ONLY way to go, I agree completely. Great video
6.7 is nasty tho... if you can afford it
As long as you leave it stock and make sure it has good quality coolant and oil the 6.0 is almost as good and has plenty of power and is actually good on fuel
I got a 1999 rebuilt one in f-250 was that a good year for them
6.7 if you have the money
I like the 6.9 and 7.3 idi also.
awesome videos, keep up the good work. I have two 7.3 diesel Fords. a 94 F250 and a 99 F350. I respect all the makes and models. I drove a 92 Dodge with a Cummins 5-speed straight pipe. thought I would lose my mind listening to the exhaust with that 5-speed. It was awesome. if someone takes the time to fix up a Ford Chevy or Dodge. And it's a diesel pickup, I totally respect that. Thumbs up to American boys and American trucks. they all have their good and bad.
7.3 is a true industrial engine. Ford screwed the pooch when they abandoned this workhorse. Although I'm not into V8 diesels, these things will last forever if you take care of them.
MCE Performance The EPA is to blame for that
Ya setting in a heated garage international couldn't build a tractor not a truck or any powerplant for that matter owned by welfare farmers every where. John Deere and ram and a Cummins powered 379 Pete is all you need.
Ford didn't just abondon it. Emmisions standards tightened.
@@MrErichonda30 7.3 is actually better for emissions than the 6.0, California noise regulations killed the 7.3
I love how level-headed, realistic, and unbiased Rich is.
It really makes these videos educational.
Hes absolutely right, about how _your_ truck is the best in the world, and what _everybody else drives_ is crap. Its refreshing to watch something that's entirely objective, and not opinion driven.
Love my 02 296k on it just did injectors running like a turtle with a brand new shell :D
Everybody makes a good truck you just have to find the right model and year.
FishFind3000 - Shhhhh... Don't tell that to - CockYaLegS - he'll argue dodge is the worst!
Apparently a fact!
FishFind3000 dont tell guy proulx either, he swears that a GM will have massive engine failure after 2 years and that no GM truck ever has broken 100k miles. Except all the ones in LA that get the living fuck beat out of them in construction and run for like 250k miles
Frank Magana - I think people buy beat up, worn out, hurtin, old farm trucks that have 100-150 on the odometer, of hard ass miles.. and expect a miracle.
You get what you pay for regardless of manufacturer.
@CockYaLegS - Couldn't agree more. I love the look and drive of many Chrystler/Dodge trucks and cars but after working on them for years and years it is painfully obvious that their standards are not on par with other makers. In fact, I argue that many of their vehicles are specifically DESIGNED to fail in order to force customers to bring vehicle in for repair, strategically right after warranties expire. It's one thing to make something of low quality but to Design it to fail??.....that's criminal in my opinion. Case in point, there is a part on a Dodge Magnum/Charger/200 on the shift lockout that is made so poorly that it's very suspiciously nefarious. It just so happens to be a plastic piece that is HOT PINK in color, whereas all the other plastic around it is either black or grey. Why? Please, some Dodge guy tell me what possible reason is a piece of plastic made in the color of hot pink in a place that is generally only seen by someone doing a repair??? You can't. There is no explanation for it other than it's that color for it to be easy to locate for WHEN it fails. That is a sign of a company that I want no part of. The shame is, the Cummins is a good engine but I liken it to the steak dangling in front of a consumers face.
Frank Magana my 98 C2500 has 250k and it’s running strong replaced a door handle and change fluids.
A common trick on the Super Duty trucks with the single glow plug/injector connector becoming loose was to insert a quarter under the connector tab (commonly known as the "quarter trick" or "50 cent mod." Did it on my 2000 F350 using knockouts from an electrical box after losing the left bank, never had an issue afterward.
"All the automakers are wrong and we have to do it ourselves."
Amen
Perhaps the thing which I find most frustrating about the 7.3 is that the “tin nut” on the IPR valve sometimes works itself loose and falls into the valley. Not exactly fun when you’re towing. Simple fix, obviously, but a solid nut from the factory might’ve been a better way to go
Happened to me I replaced the Ipr then few days later that backed off.
Great way to conclude the video Rich! Everything has strengths and weaknesses, everyone has their own preferences.
I love mine as well runs and drives like a dream never a single problem and it is way better than the 6.4 hands down
I would love to afford a cummins, I really like the duramax engine and I don't mind powerstroke but I really like your videos, I'm learning a lot on what to look out for and to be mindful of. I support you all the way
Just found your channel. I like that you do not seem biased, that makes your advice more credible. Thanks just subscribed.
Great for snow plowing..... couldn't even feel the snow....even wet heavy snow. Never owned one, just used one for a former boss years ago so i have no idea if it was reliable but i do know it was a beast.
injector cups leaks fuel into the coolant. like yu said. maintain it and it will make yu happy
Excellent video Rich. I have the 7.3 with over 239,000 miles on it and the only problems I've had are the starter, water pump, CPS (Cam Position Sensor, a leaking ICP, and a PPS (Pedal Position Sensor). Other than that it's been a great truck, it even starts easy in the winter below freezing after a few cycles of the glow plug WAIT to start light. I agree with all that you said on this engine. If you maintain it, like all vehicles, it won't let you down. However of all the vehicles I've had, the worst ones were the 1969 124 Fiat Spider, 2002 Dodge 3.3 Grand Caravan with 124,000 miles, and a 1991 3.0 Dynasty at less than 100,000 miles. The van has made me the most money on my YT Channel on how to fix it. I called it my "Fix It Again Caravan". Most of the problems with the van were the AC system, CV shafts, Hub bearing and electrical. The engine ran fine with a rough Idle I could never figured out. I sold the van for the price of the new transmission I put in it. The folks I sold it to are constantly working on it. The most reliable vehicle I've had is my 1995 Nissan Pathfinder with over 270,000 miles on it with regular maintenance, water pump, belts and breaks. Thanks for the nice vid Rich. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya
I'm driving a 2000 F350 just about to hit 448k on the odo.
What they should have really done is used a MUCH better air filter housing, I've seen LOTS of 7.3s ruined over busted air filter housings causing the engine to be dusted.
If you don't like electronics, well the PSD is as simple as a electronic controlled diesel engine will be so for sure don't buy a newer one, they are BY FAR worse.
After for stopped using IH's 7.3 PSD, I won't have another diesel ford is slapping together, they are junk. I hate chevy and dodge too LOL, 12V Cummins 5.9 is a good engine.
7.3s and Cummins were the best.
@@hoffer54 Are the best*
Love 7.3 powerstrokes, my list of issues is as follows, oil pans rust out, fuel filter housings leak, glow plug and intake heater issues, oil cooler leaks, aftermarket valve cover gaskets always fail, icp sensors go bad or get air trapped under... i.d.m.'s go bad till they are upgraded with a better grounding circuit internally. Biggest one as of lately is clusters going bad and causing windows, radios, dome light, door lock issues. Also the hpop get weak after about 200k miles and the trucks benefit greatly in mileage and power with just a new hpop...they are definitely the old faithful of the powerstroke line.... thanks for you videos guys!
If hard starting, I found that you need new glow plugs when you see raw fuel or white smoke at tail pipe when starting a cold engine. First time change set, 2 glow plug element stuck in head passage when removing glow plug housing. I end up removing rocker , vice griped heating element, then push down then carefully,liquid wrench, then pulled up grinding the carbon off the dead heating element.
I and my dad have a 6.9 idi farm/ feed truck and it heavily relies on glow plugs even in 70+ degree weather but after it starts it is a great running truck
I’m a mechanic and all I have to say is 7.3 Powerstroke oil pan replacement enough said...
24 hour book time job at ford on any short nosed E series vehicle with twin I beams
Most people will never replace the oil pan unless you live in areas where they salt the road. Not relevant to the longevity of the motor.
journeyman mechanic 30 years. owned all of the big 3. Ford superduty with the 7.3 is the most reliable truck all around
At the end of his videos he says “if your not filthy your not rich” well he is dirty and I believe his name is rich so it has a double meaning!
Great information, i definitely agree that the 7.3 is hard to start in the cold if the glow plug system isn't working. Had 3/8 glow plugs that were toast and couldn't get truck to start in 40*F if it wasn't plugged in. Was a easy fix and changed the GPR and all the glow plugs and she starts up no problem now. Thanks for the video
Just replaced the water pump on my 96 F-250 with the 7.3 Powerstroke after about 125,000 miles. She’s a beast, used to be used for hauling combines in North Dakota until my grandpa died in 2008. Sat for years in the Washington humidity and finally convinced my dad that we need to fix it. Did it in under a day, next up is the front ball joints
My2000 7.3 will be in my work truck for the rest of my life lol.
I will keep it repaired and replace the engine in the body if I have to. Before I buy a new truck anyway
Looking at a 2000 f-450 as a wrecker. Recommended?
Rich, I just wanted to say that I have yet to watch one of your videos that didn't make me, at least, smile. Some make me laugh out loud because you are so dead on with some of your commentary. I'm a recovering Cat diesel mechanic myself (I'm a software geek now) and I can instantly relate to so much of what you put into your videos. Thanks for being extremely entertaining while being even more informative.
Don't forget the dreaded failed IPR, that one will leave you stranded and not throw a code. Unless you have a proper scan tool to read the duty cycle your in the dark. When I take long trips in my 7.3 I always bring an IDM, CPS, and a IPR. That pretty much covers the issues that will leave you stranded.
Now with the 6.0, just have towing coverage. Your going use it at least a couple times
Hi may i ask what are IDM, CPS, IPR? Intelligent Data Management, Control Panel Switcher, Inner Panel Responder? :-) Thank you.
achriscity sorry, diesel guys commonly speak in acronyms.
IDM- Injector drive module
CPS- Cam position sensor
IPR- Injector pressure regulator
Thank you Bosborn for interesting diesel acronyms. I had no idea these parts were essential... it's very scary to be driving around now in my 1999 E350 Ford 7.3 without an IDM, CFS, IPR :-) If you get a chance, we would enjoy a quick video on where these parts are located and how to replace if needed. Thank you again for your informative videos. God Bless.
achriscity They are essential to the engine running. The reason I keep spares
On long trips is that many parts stores don't carry them. So if you have a failure that can leave you stranded for a day or so while they order them. Now in all reality the likely of failure is low. I just like being prepared.
I will try to get a video up on common 7.3 issues that will cause a roadside breakdown
Okay great info Bosborn1. Thank you again for valuable tips on keeping Diesel 7.3 running. I am also going to keep an extra belt handy, because the other day my belt broke on the highway and barely made it to the mechanic while driving 20 minutes without belt, thus no alternator, no brakes, no power steering. It was very frightening :-/
I'm actually more of a 6.9 fan but haven't had one for a while, lately it's been the 6.0 and yeah I've got powerstroke imprinted backwards on my belly from working on it. Shout out to the late great diesel tech Ron, he's kept my beast running...
Issues with injectors sticking/ dying because of ppl ignoring to change hi pressure oil pump oil as well as motor oil are common, the system doesn't circulate oil as well as it should.
Alex Matthews I know no-one does this I made a tool for sucking out my hpop. I had to show my friends who own hpop powered Ford's what they are missing when they change their oil
Jon Ruger This is why I will continue to enjoy my Cummins motor lol
I have both picked up a 7.3 last year to see what the hype was about so far not impressed have replaced a lot of expensive parts. Some twice...
i guess you have deep pockets to afford a cummins unless it has a million miles on it
Uh no you can buy them all day for five grand.
Still working my 97 f350 with the 7.3. Out in the Fields in the farm working her like a mule all day everyday in extreme conditions! She still going hard without major issues! In the process I’ve had 2 other trucks, One with the 6.0 and the other 6.4. They are long gone by now as they were endless money pits. I bought them all brand new, I never buy used work trucks.
One I've seen a handful of times is that exhaust back pressure valve they use for warm up can stick shut, it's easy to delete but it sure sucks the first time you go to pull out into the road on a cold morning and she hangs up.
Justin Kady second that! Just bought a budget beater F350 with s 7.3 and on cold morning you can floor it and it will only do 10 or so miles mph and then after about a block it unsticks and gets back to normal power
Wow, think I found a new favorite channel. I like how you presented this info. There are pros and cons to all the manufacturers and it is often up to us as consumers to correct the problems. I like how you said treat it right and it'll treat you right, exactly!!! BTY, 2003 superduty E350 van with 332,000. Normal oil drips, otherwise not a single complaint.
I have always been partial to the Cummins, but the 7.3 was the first diesel truck I owned that drove like a gasoline truck without the slow acceleration of the earlier diesels. The only beef I had with the 7.3 was just how noisy it sounded when you would start it on a cold morning. It sounded like someone was shaking a bucket of nuts and bolts under the hood. That being said, it was the first of the modern diesels and really made driving a diesel truck enjoyable.
I have a 1997 F250HD 7.3 powerstroke with 255000 miles on it and it has never let me down. still going like a champ.
Great video and opinion! The best part for me was when you take care of something, it will take care of you. Love my 7.3 with 368000 miles on the original injectors and engine. You've got the wheels in my head turning though. I'm thinking about trying to shoehorn a DT466 International engine in mine when it finally gives out on me 😉. Awesome channel!
I had a DT466 in my service truck. I don't have one bad thing to say about that engine. Wait, just the rubber return lines on the injectors leak every 2 years. Stupid.
DEBOSS GARAGE Yes indeed, the mechanical DT-466 is one hell of an engine. So is it's big brother, the mechanical DT- 530.
I have a DT360 899,000 miles in my 26' International Box Truck only had to replace altenator
My 01 7.3 has (I'm sorry to say) less than 200,000 miles. It has sat for months, pulled thousands of pounds and idled for a week many times. The timing control sensor messed with me once. All other fixes needed so far have been besides this engine. Water pumps, exhaust leakes, batteries, alternator, u-joints, dual mass flywheel and clutch, A/C, major clutch pedal linkage problems, Ebrake linkage problem and cable, some fixes in steering(because it has a 4 inch lift/level-springs not blocks) rough road work, glow plug relay, fuel bowl water drain valve.....I love this truck. It loves me.
I like how you diplomatically described the positives and negatives of these diesels. I'm with Rich oh this one; the 7.3 isn't what a lot of Ford fan boys make it out to be, but is a good engine. My father in law owns one and loves it. I'm not a Ford guy at all, but I have to admit that the 7.3 powerjoke is a good engine ;) The truck is a 01 and has been taken care of every time something goes wrong with it. The truck seems to be falling apart around the engine just like dodges fall apart around the cummins. The 7.3 powerjoke is a massive improvement over the idi 7.3 which I have towed with dozens of times using a friend's truck. The idi usually gets about 13.7-14.5mpg empty, and around 10.5-12.5mpg towing a 6k lb car+trailer in the slow lane. The 01 f350 crew cab powerjoke gets around 10.5 towing a large horse trailer loaded with 4 horses, family, and gear. It gets around 17mpg on a good day unloaded. The power of the powerjoke vs the idi is night and day, and if someone held a gun to my head and told me I had to pick 1 Ford truck to own for life, it would definitely be a 7.3 powerjoke. Personally, I still believe cummins makes the best diesel engines for reliable heavy towing on the planet, but all the manufacturers make trucks that fall apart around the engines. However, sometimes it's the engine + the truck that are unreliable and that's when you have to start rethinking your automotive decision.
own a 2002 7.3 powerstroke and a 2003 Dodge 5.9, no comparison 5.9 more powerfull, easy starting, smoother running and way better gas mileage. run both on my farm, both workhorses, Cummins wins hands down!
Larry Hottle lol not even a fair comparison
I've had a 2002 7.3 and a 2001 24 valve in my family and the 7.3l is much more powerful and much quieter. No comparison. But the dodge gets about 5 more mpg.
Edit: I think the older vp44(i think) pump 24 valves from 98-2002 is a more fair comparison against the 7.3
Larry Hottle too bad it’s in a dodge
How much better GAS miilage ??
love my 7.3 in my '02 superduty. best truck I've ever owned so far. runs like a champ and the only thing to fail was my low pressure oil pump, which wasn't hard to replace, besides the normal maint.
These are gold do a good old 6.9 IDI next
Thanks
Really good slow and loud old Navistar engine. Used them for years way up in BC coast inlets and bays, barge access only sites. Parts and logistics a premium to get in. Year after year they ran and ran with just lots of fuel/water separator changes. Not a powerhouse engine. But for growling around on coastal logging roads they rocked. Put it in 4 low, it would climb a wall.
Hi Deboss, I'm in the beginning stages of building my car carrier and found a 2001 7.3 powerstroke in good shape for my chassis doner, swapping the f-350 body out for a 1960 mercury 700 classic farm truck body, I'm hoping to stretch the frame to hold a gasser for show, also in the plans, I found your video interesting and convincing that I made the right choice for the power to run this rig. Thanks for the great content, love the channel.
Coolant is low , I had a 03 7.3 now a early 99 love the motors never let me down
Hi may I ask if the coolant reservoir tank needs to be filled more... maybe to the top? If radiator coolant is low, did you do anything to improve cooling system? Thank you Scott.
I spied that too. Seems to be at the same level where i found mine at just this morning.
I’d love to chat with you as I have a 2000 F350 7.3 with 113, 250 miles no rust! Bought it used from Texas in 2010 with 75 thousand miles. It runs great. I started it last Friday as it was in the low fifties. First time since December 1st. It doesn’t have any light blue smoke. Just runs perfect. That being said it uses about a quart of oil to 1500 miles! I modified it to exhaust the blow by outside. I live in central NY and I don’t drive it the second they salt the roads!! I’ve rebuilt several Diesel engines in farm tractors. It puzzles me as to oil consumption yet it runs so good! I tow a 30’ fifth wheel and a tandem axle dump trailer I built. No problem. Just wondering if you or anyone has any ideas. Oh and I’ve done oil sampling ever since I’ve had it with normal results.
Nice video!
Thanks Paul V
Great video Rich, I totally trust your opinion. After watching this vid though, I'd still lean towards a cummins powered Dodge as it sounds more reliable in the long run... Cheers
The Ford F-900 in the Navy Seabees,which they still actually have in service,all use 7.3L's in them too,they have a hydraulic bed for loading up 20 FT containers.Not as powerful as a 12V 6CT or 7.2L 3126/C-7,but they still get up and go very well.
just one thing I noticed with southern trucks for people interested in getting a rust free truck is that down south they don't have the temp fluxuation and the humidity that we have up north and it raises hell with wire insulation. just something to check for
my big issue on my 2001 7.3PSD has been the locking front hubs, swapped for warn hubs and its much better. battery and cable issues as well even with the upgraded cables i still have issues about yearly. the last issue i have had is the p/s line rubbing on the frame and getting pinholes resulting in no brakes as its a hydrostat system. still beats any 6.0/6.4PSD or a GM duracrap any day hands down.
I have a 2000 F350. When diesel was over $4 a gallon I was burning cooking oil at an 84% ratio. 10% gasoline, 5% kerosene, and two additives. It was costing me about $1.05 a gallon. Let's see the rest of those engines do that. And I get around 20 miles to the gallon on the freeway with my foot in it.
ED KUBINSKI actually most of the older diesels can run that mix
And kerosene is 5 bucks a gallon now
I'm pretty sure Deboss knows this... but pretty much all diesel tech comes from the marine industry. Cool to see some of it making it to small displacement engines... although half the time it seems pretty poorly implemented.
Dudes.., there are people providing constructive criticism aaaaand there are trolls, you can't get away from them so the best thing is to ignore ;) keep on keeping on..! ;)
Do you mean the people providing constructive criticism? 8-)
I’m not sure if it’s just me but owning a 5.9 24v and a 2006 and 2008 duramax and a 2011 6.4 powerstroke I will say in Iowa it seems like the 08 duramax and the 11 powerstroke use and go through glow plugs every winter around the first of the year.
“Leads to um, more electronic problems” lol
I just want to say thank you! I bought my 2002 f350 diesel. never changed the oil ever myself ever in my life! Now that I pay for my own things. I thank you! I had to have the HPOP replaced by a trusted mechanic? $1800. Wish I had knowledge from gearheads like you! because it was a leak and they said it was bad... when it wasn't. now I know it must have been the O ring. Shops suck!! People like you need to be making the money! I'm learning so much from you and others.
Travel More check out powerstrokehelp on RUclips too.
I love watching all your videos. I'm a big Cummins fan, but I've now been dabbling with other diesel trucks and it's good to know about all their issues, and no other better place to learn than from your videos.
I really love your video how to check out buying an old diesel truck where you go over everything you need to check. I have sent that video to numerous friends so they don't get burnt when shopping. Thank you!
ya old truck s fore me got 1981 4x4 350 8 foot bed and love to work on it
My 96 with 374k mile beat on injectors is starting to smoke but I found some half the miles injectors for cheap from a guy upgrading his. Toss those puppies in and I have a lot more time to save up for some upgraded ones later :D Absolutely love this truck, when the glow plugs work right it starts every time. Doesn't sound as smooth as the split shots but dang, its a beautiful diesel. Nice thing is since mine is pre 98, it is exempt from all emissions in my county and state entirely, so I have upgraded downpipe out to 4". Also this is a great intro to diesel kind of truck, they arent too hard to work on, and they are just reliable. Even if I get a cummins or a new truck, this one is forever in my heart.
One major issue I've had with the 7.3 (I've owned 3 of them) is the fuel filter housing... They could have designed it much better and easier to change and reprime
What fuel bowl?…mines deleted ☺️
I’ve had 1 major issue with mine. That it got stolen twice
Down here in the warmer climates we see a lot of intake boots cracking from age as well as turbo pedestal oil leaks.
Ask powerstrokehelp about everything wrong with the 7.3 lololol hours of content on his channel >_>
Great channel.
my problem with his channel is that people start talking shit in the comments, he starts talking more shit in the comments, then he disables the comments. i wanna see what people are saying about the video.
yep, bill knows his powerstrokes very well. im actually kinda surprised the rich is talking positively about him
Me to Max me to
Kor G. B. That’s half the fun. Don’t bogart that joint my friend. Pass it over to me I always say and everybody can learn a bit from other’s experiences. Right ? Right !👍✔️🇺🇸
Everything I've done with my 01 7.3: HPOP orings and pressure lines, fuel bowl orings, oil cooler orings, blown icp sensors, cam sensors. I want to do the ccv mod and maybe do a different turbo and injectors down the line but for now its pretty stock at 255k
I have a 7.3L and a 6.0L. the transmission 5R110 in the 6.0L is way better. I have had all of the fixes done on the 6.0L and its soooo much easier to make big power. those are my 2 main complaints. also I don't know why but my 7.3L eats an alternator every 2 years. change the oil and your 7.3L should run forever.
Rich Farfugnuven completely agree. I have a 7.3 and 6.0 as well. The 7.3 doesn't need as much maintenance as the 6.0 but once you fix the problems on the 6.0 I believe they are just as reliable as a 7.3.
Spencer Garrett Spencer. more so for my 6.0L now, and ridiculously more power. getting there wasn't easy though. thank God for bulletproof diesel. the oil cooler added 2.5 more quarts to my oil capacity and I changed it at 6600 miles and sent a sample to Blackstone Labs and they said the oil looked brand new. I run Arch oil 9100 as well and Blackstone said to go 9000 miles this next time.
Rich Farfugnuven ya the bullet proof diesel oil cooler kit is a life saver. I never have to worry about the oil cooler clogging up ever again.
Spencer Garrett oh and I forgot to mention that I have to pass emissions, so I might have internally welded my EGR Cooler. still passes with flying colors. I just set my SCT tune back to baseline right before the test.
Rich Farfugnuven haha I hear ya. luckily I don't have to worry about emissions. so the ever was one of the first things to go.
Wow ! You are right on. I bought a new 1997 F250 PS in 1997. Original owner, I have 118000 miles on it and never had a major issue. it is 2021, in 24 years I have replaced a fuel filter heating element, 2 crankshaft position sensors, 1 glow plug . Gets 18 plus mpg, Runs the same way as it did in 1997. Lot better value today than those 80 thousand dollar new trucks nobody can fix right. I have pulled 11K pound 5th wheel with no problem. Additionally have never had a brake job yet. I think this pickup is the best , most cost effective vehicle I have ever owned and it's going to my kids soon.
6:08 had me dead lol
I drive a 7.3 and what you said is 100% accurate. A couple years ago, I had issues with my IDM failing. Turns out some wires had rubbed raw in the engine and grounded out, shorting the IDM. Solid engine, but the electronics will give out eventually.
but but, I thought the 7.3 was BULLETPROOF!?!? I'm triggered haha I have a lifted excursion with 170,000 miles, runs awesome but leaks or burns some oil
Team Wagy hell yeah I got 340k on mine
Team Wagy mine has 378k
Team Wagy mine 2001 f350 has 376,000 miles.
My 97 F350 has 380000 ish still going strong
Team Wagy mine Has 300k on it with a small leak threw the oil cooler tube but if you keep oil in it, it will never let you down
One thing that I've noticed on pretty much all the 7-3 is whether it's the higher power code with emissions which was the green tag or whether it's an orange tag lower horsepower not emissions is at the exhaust Donuts going into the collector for the turbo like to leak a lot somewhere around 80,000 to a 125000 miles. There are a bunch of companies that make a replacement one that doesn't use exhaust Donuts it has bellows that are bolted on instead and they seem to last a little longer
Oil pans are prone to rusting out. Motor must be removed to replace the oil pan.
407ForRent false
407ForRent not on mine it drops out from under the engine
I’ve replaced them by just lifting the engine up in the engine bay, still a lot of work but the engine didn’t need to come all the way out. Never tried on a two wheel drive truck because in New England it’s pretty rare to see a f250-f350 that’s not 4x4.. only really see the 2 wheel drives in bigger trucks like tow trucks and flat beds etc (at least in my experience) my 7.3 had a lot of leak issues around the HPOP and it’s lines. Also a very common problem on the 7.3 is the cam sensors that can go at any time and shut your truck off while driving.. always kept an OEM spare in the glovebox for side of the road repairs.. happened twice to me in a few years
mustangtech331 they tend to leak if you don't take the motor out and put it on its back when you put on the oil pan
you dont have to pull the motor.there is a way to remove the pan
Good video though I think the biggest issue cost wise you could run into with a 7.3 is the automatic transmission. Our 2001 has 200,000 miles with no real failures other than that transmission.
Used to have a 4X4 2002 F250 Crewcab 7.3 muffler delete S&B air box and a Quadzilla plug & play 60HP. I got 20 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg around town. I just couldn't afford to maintain it. DIY oil change was $80.00. The only engine problems were o-rings on the huey lines, glow plug relay, and the cam position sensor.
Basically I'm glad I have a Cummins lol.
Yeah, but ya gotta drive a Dodge to get it. puke
Every two to three yrs i go ahead and change out the radiator hose's. And I keep an eye on the water pump, if you lose any of these, it can mean really big bucks !
Preventive maintenance of these engines is a big plus
Do forget to mention the oil dip stick tube. I believe as it ages the oring swells and the the pot metal cast nut and adapter warp ,evenly coming apart or start leaking. Keep good clean oil in it and the injectors should last a long time.
I drive a 6.0 and love it. Great driveability. Its great after I figured it all out.... I did own a 7.3 PSD and I liked it too. It was slow and reliable. Great fuel economy. A problem that I have seen, not necessarily the fault of the engine, is that owners think they are invincible when they have one. They refuse to change the oil till it misfires. They change the oil, and all is good. However, sooner then they expected they end up with base engine problems. Change your oil!
agreed. i bought a truck from someone like this. egts were way too hot. trans was beat. injectors were beat. i found a used can of ether in the back seat, and now i’m suffering with the aftermath of a 335k mile engine with questionable compression and high pressure oil.
Did Rich say he would buy a Ford? What???
JGL25 no he said IF
abcandmcdonalds YT IF is good.
Thank You....our wonderful friends to the north, love you guys!
Love my '02 F350 Lariat Crew Cab LB with 7.3. Tows anything I can throw behind it. Love the cold AC. Love the sound of the engine and the turbo whistle. I always carry a spare crankshaft position sensor (CPS) , little common problem. Mine has 205k and I admit sometimes it does seem like it struggles to start but you just have to make sure you got the glow plugs on far a while to ensure it's preheated that diesel fuel. My truck still turns heads and it's 17 years old whenever a floor it on the 45 MPH roads.
I've had a few 7.3 Powerstrokes loved everyone of them dependable trucks all were between 1994.5-1997 my biggest problem with them is they sound like a bag of hammers they are noisy I couldn't even here myself think in the thang much less take a phone call in it but at the end of the day they get the job done and are glad to work I have had 2 that were over 1,000,000 miles that ran and drove perfectly and even today they had the most comfortable seats when you got the 40/20/40 split bench seat my 2011 F-250 King Ranch seats while they are comfortable they aren't as comfortable as the OBS 40/20/40 seats
i had a washer on one injector fall off so all the compression was going back through the fuel rail and the fuel bowl was full of air, i am glad i have good friends
I Have an '02. Runs great and I run the hell out of it. The only issue I've had is the fuel pump filters clogging with what looks like paint chips. I later learned that ford sprayed a protective coat of something or other on the inside of the fuel tank. I have a flatbed so I just cut a hole in the bed over the pump so I can clean it out quick.
after 300k miles the biggest problems i have found are 1. turbo intake pipe broke resulting in a mixture of my turbo sucking unfiltered hot air and ccv sludge getting blown all over (if yo havent replaced/upgraded this do it now the oem part is cheap and shitty - even just a silicone boot is an improvement) 2. a hose vibrating is rubbing a hole in my intercooler pipe, left side (hot side right), i think its the power steering hose.
everything else has been normal maintenance.
You know you're gonna trigger people with this one lol.
Benjamin Ewald 7.3 is a reliable engine it's not perfect but a great engine and is easy to fix unless you have to remove the oil pan
Yeah most ford engines are pretty solid except for the 5.4,6.0and 6.4 the DC transmission in the newer fiesta /focus is a piece of garbage but aside from that fords are pretty reliable now.
@Aquatic ...that was enlightening and informative. Thanks for your insight, you clearly know your stuff...
@nathan ...he acts like he's 15, probably wishes he could drive a 5.9 or 7.3...
Aquatic ..sure you do. You talk like a 15 year old child....power wheels don't count kiddo
The HEUI system was designed by Cat and the primary benefit besides the increased performance over the IDI system was the fact that the engine will not run if there is a loss of engine oil.
Thanks for the video. Just purchased a 2000 Excursion with the Powerstroke and having no experience with US vehicles from before, it's a bit reassuring to hear that it's a rather solid engine. Just replaced the fuel filter and air filter and noticed a great improvement in power. Got the oil filter ready for when I get the time to change the engine oil as well. Just wished it was quieter to hear the V8 sound instead of the diesel-knocking. But I might sound proof the firewall / floor to see if that helps.
Hi Odd-Jarle, may I ask if you replaced fuel filter by yourself and if yes how was it done? I replaced the air filter but have not noticed any more power in my 1999 7.3 Diesel with 121,000 miles. Thank you
Hi, I replaced it myself. It was really easy. On mine the fuel filter cap required a 1/2" ratchet to loosen, then unscrewed by hand. Removed the old filter and o-rings/gaskets and replaced with the new filter which came with new o-rings/gaskets. The fuel filter cap is visible approx on top of and middle of engine. I needed to remove the small Powerstroke cover which was fastened with two nuts. Did not refill diesel in the fuel filter container, and it started up right away.
Okay thank you Odd-Jarle. Great info... I will look to see fuel filter and possibly change it. I recently changed the vacuum pump and belt. I noticed a difference in noise reduction already. I think the old 1999 vacuum pump pulley was rattling and/or came loose. I made a video of the engine noise before installing new pump. Thanks again for fuel filter info :-)
A team of horses couldn't separate me from my 02 Ford Superduty diesel. I've had one small problem with the engine, and that was with an injector sleeve. Bought new, and meticulously maintained. As with any product, you get out of it what you put into it, and the kicker is I get 12.6 mpg city/highway. Brakes, ball joints, and a little wax, keeps her running to that million mile mark. Best decision I've ever made was to purchase her new! No regrets......
Butterscotch! Lol what I have learned on mine. After a few mods and changing out all the sensors at 258,000 is after the 4" exhaust and the S&B intake you will get turbo surge, fixable but it will happen. A few ways to fix it. I will be buried in my 7.3 6spd .
Don’t forget OX LOCKERs are available for the Dana 60 in the front and the 10.25/10.50 in the back!
Well said brother! Picking up a 350 single cab 7.3L very soon. God bless and thank you!
I’m a new owner, and I got to admit I was a little bit skeptical at first being a Honda and Toyota owner my whole life,
Bought myself a 99 , F350 turbo diesel power stroke with 250,000 miles it now reads 290,000 , and OMG... I have fallen in love once more, I do my oil and filters every time and it loves me back. 😁
One problem that i've had with 7.3 is the oil seals on the HPOP. Also the rubber intake pipe connected to the turbo cracks and sucks in raw air. Good video!