Is it worth buying a 11-16 Superduty in 2025?

[@JUST_MORALS]

Just bought a 2013 lariat with 57,000 miles in love with it

[@popupheadlights]

Toss a disaster prevention kit in it and she's mint. Other then 06/07 i think these are some of the best looking trucks on the road

[@How_Things_Work101]

I've been keeping up with your King Ranch build, Super Clean truck! Love the Nitto Trail grapplers, perfect size. I'm looking to get one soon. 1st Delete, then eventually Upgrade CP4 to the S&S Dcr pump and Kc warlock stage 1 whistler turbo.

[@WhiskeyRiverTradingCo]

It’s pretty simple. Tried and true and quite proven by this point. I’m looking at doing the same setup next year.

[@SJ-hr2eh]

Just bought a 2015 6.7 king ranch with 42k miles in the red color combo. Love it so far. Gotta change the CP4 out with S&S and EGR delete. Keeping it simple

[@beenasty3251]

Clean king ranch

[@nick7.3]

Appreciate that 🤝

[@morganstansell4752]

I just bought a 2014 6.7 Lariat with 100k. Absolutely love it

[@mydolcegabbana1986]

I love that interior!

[@thatguyscrazy2362]

I'm currently trying to get out of my 7.3 and picking up one of these. They're awesome trucks

[@nick7.3]

@@thatguyscrazy2362 I love all the ford powerstrokes, but yes 11-16 are a top favorite of mine

[@FiveBoroNative]

Great truck. Good buy...! Never selling mine.

[@v8-tres869]

Looking to pick up this 2011 king ranch with 43k on it.. will be my first diesel so definitely gonna be a whole new world to me 😅

[@mickcarnazzo4974]

Just bought a 2014 king ranch same color as you. 67k miles. Love the color combo

[@nick7.3]

@@mickcarnazzo4974 wish mine had 67k 😢

[@mickcarnazzo4974]

Wish mine was deleted haha

[@nick7.3]

@ can delete it for only a few thousand, I can never lower my miles

[@briancavanaugh7604]

We own a 2017 and the tow tone paint and fender flairs being part of the actual panels was one of the things we WANTED and why we did NOT want a 2020+ model. We also like the interiors of the 2011-2016 and 2017-2019 more than the new ones. Materials feel higher quality and we just like the looks better. I WISH we could find a 2017-2019 with low miles, and the 6R140 is just about perfect. An 8R140 would be ideal IMO but such transmission is not available, so 6 it is.

[@thatguyscrazy2362]

If you don;t mind me asking how much did you pay for it? I'm looking into getting one of these trucks and trying to figure out good market prices.

[@austinjohal]

Love the rumble tune.

[@donnikrans2625]

I love mine. I got the same truck but in black 82,000 miles.

[@ThisisSPARTA12]

This is the type of truck I'm wanting.

[@BigJoe21211]

I would absolutely love to get one! Definitely expensive though.

[@GarzaDiesel]

These trucks still have a lot of interest in them. Great truck! I’m having emission problems because I’m still compliant 😅

[@nick7.3]

Im so glad to be in Michigan, will be a bad day if/when the rules here get changed

[@GarzaDiesel]

@ 😎👍🏼

[@JP6.6]

such a good looking truck. Looking to get one someday if i get bored of my lbz

[@LocoSOB]

I have a 2011 King Ranch I bought in April with 120k & in mint condition. Same exact color as yours.. love this truck. Ive had newer trucks and this one is by far my favorite. Mint interior, mint exterior and i put 40k on it already this past year. I do my oil changes every 5 k religiously. All I've done so far is tires and oil changes and truck runs like brand new. Loving that front bumper brother. I thought about something like that but i didnt want to add black with all the chrome on the truck

[@nick7.3]

@@LocoSOB hell yeah! I personally think these trucks are super solid. I always see more issues on newer ones

[@kevindunn175]

I have a 2003 king ranch it’s the same color, it’s Oxford white and bronze two tone. Been a common color with ford for awhile. I’ve had mine for 2 years bought it with 193,000 it now has almost 215,000 on it now.

[@LocoSOB]

@@kevindunn175 I'm kiiiiinda on the search for a 7.3 also like yours. Don't need it but I just would like to own one with the 7.3. but in Florida the prices for these older trucks are through the roof. A guy here has one with 46k miles in excellent shape. Garage kept and asking almost $30k !!!!! I went to look at it and it is absolutely beautiful. $30k is just not possible right now for me. Is it worth it? I'm inclined to believe it is. Not much electronics and all that other EPA BS on it.

[@kevindunn175]

@@LocoSOB Mine is actually a 6.0. It’s an early 03 6.0. However I have seen some of the 2003 7.3’s around here with same mileage and asking price you’re seeing in Florida here in South Carolina and when I say they are mint they are mint! Like off the show room floor brand new looking. Is it worth it? Most definitely because in my opinion they’re still almost new and all the common issues that are known about now can be taken care of before they happen because 46k miles that’s not even broken in yet.

[@LocoSOB]

@kevindunn175 I have a buddy with a 6.0 dually. Forgot the year. But he changed a few things on the engine. If I remember correctly he changed the head bolts. And a few other things, and his has over 360k miles on it. He loves that truck. He just recently installed a completely new leather interior and looks incredible.

[@lionelhernandez34]

My dealer practically begged me to trade my 14 in. Just before I bought my 23 the 14 was in a bad hail storm, the PDR company offered me a pretty damn good amount to flat out buy it. In all honesty I love my 14 platinum.

[@nick7.3]

@@lionelhernandez34 you still driving it with the hail dents?

[@popupheadlights]

Even getting paid out a nice bit on one of these, new trucks are so damn expensive

[@Jacob-do9yl]

what would you pay for clean, decent mileage example?

[@nick7.3]

For a lariat+ under 150k miles id stay under 32k. An 11-12 should be slightly cheaper due to cylinder head and turbo issues as well as they have a plastic oil pan. A xlt or xl is obviously worth less to.

[@andrewanderson1436]

I had a new 19 6.7 until the top fuel filter exploded and caught the truck on fire with 17,xxx miles. Bought a 15 6.7 with 53,k miles rite after to replace the 19. The 15 was a good truck, but 19 was more efficient daily driving and towing. And the 19s ride was much better than the 15. Both had 6spd trans. Both were Lariat trim but 15 had heated rear seats and sunroof the 19 didn't. 19 did have power steps and better tow capacity than the 15. I have a f150 now and dang i miss those 250s. I wish i had either one of them back. Clean KR truck you have there.

[@nick7.3]

@@andrewanderson1436 they have same suspension idk how it would ride better, every alumiduty I’ve been in rides the same, u probably were in a old steel body with worn out shocks is why

[@andrewanderson1436]

@nick7.3 The 19 and the 15 had different leaf springs packs. 19 had more than the 15. But after I bought the 15, I put bilstein 5100s shocks and steering stabilizer, 2020 Lairat wheels, and new Michlen tires factory gooseneck hitch. The 19 was definitely taller than the 15. Both fx4 4wd. Even had a 99 7.3 4wd. Even the springs on it were different in the rear. It had more leafs than both other trucks.

[@jeffwideman8159]

I love my 2013 250. I have basically this same truck. Color and everything except I have the black interior with the king ranch seats.

[@jeffwideman8159]

111k miles

[@DUNEATV]

I noticed you mentioned transmission rebuild cost but not engine repairs. My buddy has a 2013 that had a turbo problem. Cost $9000 to fix.

[@nick7.3]

@@DUNEATV he can fix it himself in 1 weekend for about $1700. Cant help labor rate, its expensive for any truck. My dads co worker put $10,000 in his 7.3 getting oil leaks and misc maintenance done. I forgot to mention when I was talking trans rebuild that almost every part for a 6.7 is 2-3x as much as it is on a 7.3

[@DUNEATV]

@ thanks for making my point.

[@Teagan.2023]

Got a 11 ccsb xlt deleted big screen and center console for 3k 220k miles not running turns out pcm wire to the fuse box was corroded started right up after that

[@Teagan.2023]

Recept for New trans for 7k 40k miles ago

[@markdavis1646]

I have 2 6.7 one is a 2011 F 250 stock no rust and has 344,000 plus miles runs great and a 2013 F450 with over 317,000 deleted and runs great haven’t had any issues with either of them!!

[@nick7.3]

@@markdavis1646 wow that’s awesome, makes me want to never get rid of mine

[@rylanwilkinson6282]

Kinda off topic, do you run a catch can on your 7.3? If so where did you get it?

[@nick7.3]

@@rylanwilkinson6282 I dont have a catch can on ether truck

[@CowboysNation01]

im actually looking to buy one here in 3-4 months

[@beaubennett5196]

You thought abt taking the factory fender flares off?

[@nick7.3]

@@beaubennett5196 no sir

[@nick7.3]

@@beaubennett5196 no sir

[@GStreat]

Very nice truck brother

[@vastunbound8352]

Bro, ive got a 2014 f250 king ranch and its my dream truck. Even when i decide to get a new truck ill be keeping my 2014

[@nick7.3]

@@vastunbound8352 I kinda do agree with this, would he nice to keep mine for a back up truck or for memories even when I get something newer

[@Jasiel.95]

How are the headlights with the bumper?

[@nick7.3]

@@Jasiel.95 headlights work the same as they do with stock bumper

[@Fishinandfarmin_tv]

my grandpa has a 2012 f250 with the 6.7l powerstroke and my uncle has a 2022 f250 with the 6.7l powerstroke and i like driving my grandpas truck because the transmission feels smoother but the trim level difference with my uncles (2022 xl) and my grandpas (2012 xlt) i like the '22 xl's interior better but over all i would take shifting smoother over the nicer interior. on another note my dream truck is a 2014-2016 f350 srw lariat in Dark "Highland Green Metallic" with either a stone brown or gray two-tone

[@nick7.3]

True, I do like the newer interiors for the looks for sure, but at the same time the older king ranches are so iconic to me. For sure would prioritize transmission shifting over interiors too

[@LeVertJusCoolin]

Thoughts on 7.3 vs 6.7 to pull a 32’ travel trailer!? Currently own a 2020 ram rebel but considering getting a dually or an older truck as a secondary just for towing!

[@nick7.3]

@@LeVertJusCoolin 6.7 is more powerful, quiet, and more comfortable than a 7.3, but costs way more money

[@LeVertJusCoolin]

Thanks! New to the diesel world

[@WilliamSylvester-h6w]

What is the Stance? Front and back. And how does it ride? I have the same truck, tires. But a 2.5” leveling kit in front and stock in the back. It leans slightly toward the back, not completely level, and my ride is super rough. Original coil springs and fox 2.0 shocks. 160,000 miles

[@nick7.3]

@@WilliamSylvester-h6w do you have full coil springs or is puck leveling kit? Also what wheels and tires? I have a full 3” rough country lift, 37x13.50r20 tires and 2” wheel spacers

[@WilliamSylvester-h6w]

⁠​⁠@@nick7.3I have the puck leveling ready lift I believe. 37x12.50x20 No wheel spacers.. rubs bad!!

[@nick7.3]

@ assuming ur on stock wheels, getting spacers will help a ton for rubbing, and thats ur problem, the “puck” lifts always ride worse than full coils, also important to have the correct radius arms or radius arm drop brackets for ur size lift/ leveling kit

[@WilliamSylvester-h6w]

@@nick7.3 thank you! Your truck is Sick.

[@The.Brave.Cowboy]

Looking at a 15 6.7 lariat with 208k miles for 26k Alabama truck with 3 owners you think it’s worth it?

[@nick7.3]

@@The.Brave.Cowboy yes

[@nicksallee8172]

I prefer the steel body; Id love a 2020 steel piston 6.7 engine in a 2014 plat.

[@Jasiel.95]

Buying used my biggest concern is people not maintaining their vehicles. I bought my grandpas car and him just doing local travel - seldom on the highway and maybe not changing the coolant led to a small small coolant leak into the oil.

[@nick7.3]

@@Jasiel.95 I mean I wouldnt really worry about that, do all new fluids immediately when you first buy it and drive it. You can tell pretty good how well a truck was maintained by looking at the condition that its in

[@256-Jackson]

Are the 2012’s any good? Thinking of getting one

[@nick7.3]

@@256-Jackson I believe they had plastic oil pans, cylinder head or valve train issues, and turbo issues. But honestly I rarely ever see an actual failure, I just hear people complain and say 13+ is better. I would personally have no problem buying a 2011 or a 2012 if it was priced right and was the colors/trim I wanted.

[@256-Jackson]

@ ahhh ok thank you I think I’ll look for a 2013+ then

[@aaronstone1747]

Bro where’d you get those mirrors? Especially the tow mirror lights

[@nick7.3]

@@aaronstone1747 they are complete assemblies from boost auto parts! These are the ones I got: boostautoparts.com/products/2008-2016-superduty-tow-mirrors?options=&Nick%27s+Powerstroke&+Super+Duty+Mirrors&Sponsorship you can pick any light that you want

[@stevemcdonald5836]

Do you have the stock turbo?

[@nick7.3]

@@stevemcdonald5836 yes

[@chrisbates4321]

Are the tires Deep Diggers? I have them. Good tires

[@nick7.3]

@@chrisbates4321 they are nitto trail grapplers

[@chrisbates4321]

@nick7.3 ok they do look familiar I did have a set of those they are great tires

[@joshuaflowers736]

I must have gotten robbed, my 4r100 rebuild was $5800. granted it was a stage 2 rebuild but $2000?

[@Vicki3930]

Do you have a car page on IG?

[@nick7.3]

@@Vicki3930 not really but I have some truck pics @nick.leicht

[@pacny]

hm was this truck 2 years ago

[@erinchen2292]

Hello! How to contact you guys for Business Cooperation?

[@caseydman4651]

does it rust? not worth it

[@nick7.3]

@@caseydman4651 wym? 99.99% of all automobiles will rust? This is a stupid comment

[@hollywoodhitch6678]

Im looking at mid 80s IDI and up lol nothing too old. Even go for a detroit if the price is right.

[@NonTypicalRacing]

I like steel over aluminum unless we're flying or racing. Sure no rust, but wait til we see the corrosion of these beer can trucks. The 10 speeds have some problems, do they make an Allison adapter for a 6.7? They'd be a great truck! Had to put the 7.3 away for a while, goin balls out on '59 Ford...1 owner! Take care Nick 👍🏻

[@nick7.3]

@@NonTypicalRacing I tbh do like aluminum, I havent seen any f series aluminum trucks oxidize yet suprisingly, will have to see how they last in 5 more years before I would consider one

[@NonTypicalRacing]

@nick7.3 you're in Michigan, right? I'm in Wisconsin so...salt😒. We can see subframes in cars starting to "wafer". We have a somewhat nicer steel car trailer that goes out during salt months, with an older Featherlite alum. that get put out back, out of service during salt months.

[@nick7.3]

@ yea im in rust belt michigan, as we speak our roads are salty as hell

[@bryan502004]

Short and long answer….yes!

[@AmericanAutomotive1]

Good video and agree with most of what you said. I do find the alumiduties ride a bit better and steering a bit nicer. Not saying its drastic but i can notice it personally. I actually have a 22 7.3 10sp and I guess TBD on 10 speed reliability but I've overall heard farily good things on both diesel and gas. Is it as good as the 6 speed maybe not, but functionally wise it's like a cheat code to always having good power band, especially on a gasser. Also super nice clean truck man, take good care of her.

[@nick7.3]

@@AmericanAutomotive1 idk how they possibly could ride better tbh, all of the alumiduties I’ve driven were the exact same, they appear to have same suspension. But yes my dad has an f150 with a ten speed it drives super nice, as far as driving goes I honestly love it. Everyone on 6.7 diesel pages crys about them though, idk if its a Ford quality issue or if its a young kid, lead food, 240hp hot tune issue though!

[@AmericanAutomotive1]

2017-22 they thickened thr tie rod and drag link, and some other small stuff I think. It does make a noticeable, albeit slight difference to me. 2023 they lengthened the radius arms and changed various angles of like drag link and whatnot. That really makes a big difference. The 2023s drive awesome

[@TheoPritchard-be1fp]

what tires?

[@nick7.3]

@TheoPritchard-be1fp 37x13.50 nitto trail grapplers

[@calebcochran5133]

I have a 2012 man I want to make it look just like this that’s a beautiful truck but anyways man she slams into gears when the transmission is cold that’s my only problem with the truck it’s got 313,000 miles and it’s had no issues solid trucks man

[@nick7.3]

@@calebcochran5133 damn 313k that trans has served its purpose. Would be sweet to still have mine at that many miles

[@Mrprodigy7801]

just bought a deleted ‘15 plati 2 weeks ago

[@nick7.3]

@@Mrprodigy7801 awesome!

[@fatherfirefighter7751]

Got anything done under the hood?

[@nick7.3]

@@fatherfirefighter7751 just an s&b intake, Egr delete, s+s cp4 bypass, and a ccv reroute

[@fatherfirefighter7751]

@nick7.3 I have an almost identical truck but it's a 15'. There's a few things I would highly suggest to add next that were super helpful in my build.

[@12974andrew]

2015 F550 Lariat here I'd take another in a minute. F350 SRW.

[@phillipgarrow2297]

If it's not in the rust belt you should be good

[@6.7Pstroke]

They are definitely not to old... Lol o still drive around an 01 7.3 excursion sometimes. I do have a 2017 king ranch 6.7 ppwerstroke as well. Miles shouldn't matter on the 6.7's or any diesel for that matter.

[@nick7.3]

@@6.7Pstroke I got a 2000 7.3 that I love to drive on nice days too

[@trailspeed7037]

New trucks still have frame rust issues. You won’t ever escape that.

[@nick7.3]

@@trailspeed7037 they really dont tho, I’ve never seen an f250 thats 30 years old or less with frame rust issues, takes absolutely forever for them to rot, metals too thick.

[@trailspeed7037]

@ I only mean it’s a matter of time. Steel frames will rust. Just takes the thicker stuff a little longer.

[@nick7.3]

@ I wouldnt worry about it, it will be high milage and in the junk yard way before then

[@nick7.3]

@@trailspeed7037 even a steel truck still has a steel frame. I never understand people even mentioning that the alumidity trucks have a steel frame, its just common sense, all trucks do, why would these he an expection”

[@trailspeed7037]

@@nick7.3 I only bring it up because people praise them for not being able to rust. The frames can still rot. But you are correct they’ll be in the junkyard before that happens.

[@jonathanschaffer3727]

Ford made big updates to the 17 I have a 17 now use to have a 15 and they are night and day different. Loved my 15 but the 17 is far superior. Interior the suspension hit big updates the payload capacity is much higher on 17 and up versus 11-16. Also 17 are just as easy to tune as the 11-16. One thing you did not talk about the 11-14 have turbo issues I would personally stay away from those

[@nick7.3]

@@jonathanschaffer3727 I said a 2020+ is harder to tune, not a 2017. Interiors just look a little different, they dont have any nicer features and the turbo issues are actually an 11-12 issue. 2013 and 2014 are different

[@glynnellis5050]

Congrats with your ‘17. I recently bought a black 2017 F 350 long bed Lariat. It has a professional delete, EGR, DPF, tune and S&B filter. Rancho lift in the front and air bags in the rear. My last 2 trucks were Dodge. I’ve never owned a Ford. I took it to my local diesel shop. Best diesel shop in NW WY. They only work on Power Stroke, Cummins and Duramax. They only like the Duramax, because it’s their biggest source of income. They also don’t like the newer Dodges. They said they prefer Power Stroke and especially the 2017. Last of the six speeds and has the Gen 3 Power Stroke. A big relief. This truck roars, the performance is amazing…

[@VincentGonzalez-k2j]

@@nick7.3they still have that POS turbo that likes to go out if worked too hard so no, it ain’t just an 11-12 issue

[@nick7.3]

@@VincentGonzalez-k2j lol do your research. It is technically just an 11-12 issue. If you want to be smart then you need to realize every turbocharger eventually fails, every year model powerstroke, cummins, duramax, semi truck, tractor, or any turbocharged car. It’s only the 2011-2012 with bad bearing design

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Thank you macintosh

[@CoyoteWoods-fm3gj]

Just the right lift and tire size, these kids with there rubber band tires and sticking way past the fender walls, but yet they cry and moan because they got a ticket from highway patrol.

[@nick7.3]

@@CoyoteWoods-fm3gj lol I personally cant stand wides id rather have it bone stock

[@6.7Pstroke]

You can get them mich cheaper with a lot of miles and they are probably maintained better then the low mileage garage qieen trucks

[@nick7.3]

@@6.7Pstroke I dont really like high milage trucks, my next “newer” truck id want to have less than 40,000 miles on it tbh

[@6.7Pstroke]

@@nick7.3 I bought my 17 6.7 with 125k they are much cheaper after 100k and they are million miles trucks.

[@6.7platty]

18k in 2 years ?.. I’ve doubled that in my first year of owning my 13 6.7..

[@nick7.3]

@@6.7platty I have 2 trucks, I don’t necessarily make it a goal to put tons of miles on them

[@mendoafgoo420]

The same argument goes for driving a low mileage 2019-2023, the depreciation already happened and fell on the first owner. You can put 50k miles on em and break even basically driving the truck for nothing more than some fluids and routine maintenance. Furthermore the 2011-2016 trucks are nothing like the new ones bro the interiors way better, it’s not even close. These feel like a 98 Eddie Bauer ford explorer with an aftermarket head unit lol. Ain’t no way. If I’m dropping 50k on a truck I want all the modern amenities. Worse of all Those are rust magnets dude like the older 3rd gen rams that had the aftermarket fender flares added on to cover all the rust. What you have going for you is the price of entry that’s about it.

[@nick7.3]

@@mendoafgoo420 lol. I love a 11-16 interior. A steel body doesnt cost 50k also. A alumiduty interior just looks different, it has no features or functions that a steel body doesnt have. Unless uou get a platinum with pano sunroof, which you should NEVER buy or massaging seats. A 98 explorer interior is night and day to these trucks. FB marketplace guys asking 50k for those 100,000 mi trucks, go buy one snd put 50k miles on it. I 1 billion percent guarantee you will loose your ass on it by a minimum of $15k not $0

[@nick7.3]

@@mendoafgoo420 a low miles 19-23 6.7 costs over 60 grand, a used steel body cost under 30. In 20 years both trucks will be worth 10-20k, u will loose way less on steel body

[@Client9]

Cp4 failure literally cost the same as bulletproof 6.0

[@nick7.3]

@@Client9 actually it is way more, 11k to repair cp4 failure and a 6.0 head stud job is like 5-6k, BUT 6.0 5-6k vs $400 for a disaster prevention kit on a 6.7 so its way cheaper if you do preventive maintenance

[@Client9]

@ when cp4 blows up it 14k to 15k with parts and labor for injector fuel lines and the pump itself

[@Client9]

At price point of 6.0 rather have them easier to pay cash for and fix those problems oil cooler and heat gaskets u be in the truck for less than 6.7 still retardly expensive I got my 6.0 for 6k with blow head gaskets and putting a new oil cooler as well only in the truck for 13k

[@nick7.3]

@ or 3500$ to fix myself. I have a disaster prevention kit, which lowers my bill to only $1,000 for just a pump. With no disaster kit and shop labor it is only 11k max

[@nick7.3]

@ you could buy a higher miles 2011-2012 not broken for 13k, and just get in and drive

[@ryancollins3227]

Still worth? No. Why? I still cant afford one and i love my 01 7.3l excursion too much 🤣🤣🤣

[@drec5174]

Same with our 2000 7.3, 25 yrs old, 296k miles. Never left us stranded. It has not been expensive to keep up with maintenance.

[@jebediahnightlinger6357]

Or better yet, avoid a diesel engine.

[@nick7.3]

@@jebediahnightlinger6357 I personally would never purchase a gas powered truck.