WHAT YEAR POWERSTROKE IS BEST?

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I get asked all the time what Ford diesel is the best to buy? So I have made a video that gives an overview of what to expect from each of these trucks.

[@Tony2Pockets]

i am a diesel mechanic and this is a brutally honest video but also very true in the statements made my hats off to you for being honest its hard to find an honest shop that will give it to you straight not sugar coat it or blow smoke up someones ass

[@gbh559]

+Anthony O'Dell I agree with you 100%. I've been watching him for hints, tips and advise for a few years. I've been a mechanic in a Govt garage for 14 yrs and we use very few diesel Fords because the fuel economy isn't enough to justify the expense of the diesel upgrade, nor even the much more expensive maint and upkeep. I myself bought a new F350 in February and went with a Gas engine. It's not too slouchy with a 11000# fifth wheel.

[@rayn3038]

absolutely Anthony. im glad someone finally said the right thing for this man. i have been through hell with mechanics in this town. most are blowing smoke and making more of the problem to soak you more and never finish up the job with any class or with the intention of doing the best for you and your vehicle. scam artists in a legalized ripoff . very few honest men in the repair industry or sales.

[@marciallopez9986]

Anthony O'Dell in which state U at or city

[@Tony2Pockets]

Indiana

[@C4soulja]

I'm right there with you Anthony. You have no idea how bad I feel for alot of our 6.4 customers

[@robertlloyd7167]

My '95 7.3 4x4 crewcab has 523,000 on it now and has never been apart. These trucks were freakin' awesome!

[@co1003]

Yes,but they are slower than hell...

[@mj-qe2wy]

co1003 trucks are intended for pulling not for racing down a neighborhood so you can take your kids to soccer practice.

[@wkal1443]

@@co1003 trucks aren't for speed

[@samduran5180]

My truck would last forever to if it's down tuned to a snail crawl as well. O wait my D Max is a bullet and is pushing 390,000....

[@harambo9805]

😂✋ stop right there, racer boy! Trucks are for carrying shit, hauling shit and going off road! GTFO!

[@ryanmacdonald3593]

This has been the most honest and knowledgeable truck information I’ve ever seen anywhere on the internet!

[@becplumbing660]

My dad gave me his old 7.3 powerstroke and it now has almost 297k miles and still runs strong

[@frankv7563]

You've restored my faith in my 05 6.0. After FICM, HPOP, Dummy plugs, glow plug relay, TFT sensor and a few other "glitches". I shouldn't complain. All minor in comparison to the newer trucks. Great vids! Thanks!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thanks for all the honesty and the info. Its a shame that VW is getting in trouble for fibbing on the emissions, yet Ford can sell you a $40-$70k truck designed to fail after 160k miles. Keep up the good work!

[@erikkovacs3097]

+Gaston 252 over 8500gvwr is a different class and way less strict on emissions.

[@schoco7915]

How is that a shame? VW should be in way worse trouble. They installed devices on their Diesel engines that changed the way it ran when hooked up to emissions testing equipment, then reverted back after the test. It was fraudulent in the highest sense. Unbelievable really

[@bbruce995]

the problem is, emissions are not a problem, we are not polluting the air or increasing the heating of the planet, global warming is a fraud, its global cooling that you have to worry about.. youtube john l casey, the grand solar minimum

[@masturch33f5]

bbruce995 Really? Diesel exhaust doesn’t pollute the air? It’s a fact that exhaust causes cancer among other diseases and conditions.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I regret that I've never owned, or driven a Ford truck with a Powerstroke Diesel engine. So it's good to know things like this when buying and maintaining such vehicles, and which diesel engines are the best engines for what truck.

[@TheTlorenz2000]

7.3 99-03 is hands down the best Powerstroke. Can't kill them, easy to maintain, relatively cheaper parts now (except IDI). I got rid of all the other diesels from our ambulance fleet and only run the 7.3's and the 6.8 gas engines. Also those older bodies sure hold up far better too.

[@casimirobuenabista]

Hard to work on those without lifting the whole van body off the chassis.

[@johnnyceagles]

Yeah they're also turds on wheels

[@cbcalkins8620]

I think you’re the best. You bulletproofed my truck and it has since been flawless and I appreciate it. There aren’t that many people out there anymore that do what they say, but you did !

[@danieldawson2281]

452,432 on a 2003 7.3 and still a freight train

[@dsruddell]

do you think 5k mile oil changes are too much? just highway driving

[@tristen8089]

Daniel Dawson if its one thing maintenance has taught me is that never delay it even though you think just because I use it for driving . preventive maintenance is key

[@mikespain8655]

2002 F250 7.3 with only 120,000 miles. Been a damn good truck. Everything he said about the 7.3 in how they ride is true. It is stiff, and you got to stay with the steering. But simplicity, reliability, and a workhorse that keeps on trucking.

[@BurkesRepair]

damn....thought I was doing great at 380k

[@hollamby75]

How many transmissions?

[@highplainsdriftertv]

I think I'll take the guy's advice who has 20 years working on powerstrokes than the youtube trolls in this comment section lol.

[@wyattearp9025]

this guy is making a good living fixing those pos trucks sure he going to tell you to buy them and pay him $10000 to fix it don't buy nothing without 7.3 in it you can fix what little problems you have with them your self

[@kyletracey5819]

Go ahead. Buy the worst powerstroke ever built then spend the 10k to fix it just so it runs. Lmao. 01. F350 7.3. Bulletproof from the get go. Rides like a truck . Works like a work truck. Not a caddy. Remember he said i dont know what u want the truck for but goes on to say the 6.0 ltr is the best. Haha. This isnt whats the best truck its advertizing , buy the worst and pay me 10k to make it run. Lmao.

[@samuelgilbert8570]

@@kyletracey5819 have you even owned a 6.0? If not or even if you have don't tell me what I know and don't know about how bad my 6.0 is I just rolled past 222000 miles and the injectors and the head gaskets have never been touched. Also the reputed worst powerstroke was the 6.4 as he said many times in the video

[@masturch33f5]

@@kyletracey5819 What Bill meant by that was that a 6.0l is the best all around truck for the value, performance, comfort, etc.

[@masturch33f5]

@@wyattearp9025 Most 6.0's have most of the problems worked out by now, so you won't need to take it to him anyway. Plus any automotive diesel shop worth anything would be able to do what he does, or at least come close the quality of powerstrokehelp.

[@holtless]

06 6.0 black Lariat dually crew cab longbed with 243,000 mi. bone stock and still goin' strong,will be bulletproofing shortly! LOVE MY 6.0!

[@andythompson3528]

I’m not really much of a Ford guy but all of these videos are very informative. There’s always something new to learn in the automotive world.

[@mattv2099]

I'm happy with my 2,000 7.3.

[@joelcromwell5983]

Yep I'm impressed so far with my e99.

[@ctdieselnut]

Yep. I have a 96 dump. It's like the 350 chev of the diesel world. Almost as old of technology, too. If it had a choice of the 2, I'd pick 7.3 every single time.

[@Young_Blueberry_]

Bruh how do you have 400k+ subs and no vids or nothing

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

2000 7.3 here too! I’ve got 166,000 original miles, and just did the sea foam treatment and then an oil change with full synthetic. Runs like a dream, and the heaviest thing I haul is a cord of firewood at a time. I hope to get another 90,000 out of the transmission and 300,000+ out of the engine!

[@johnlawton4557]

@@CaliforniaCarpenter7 I've got a '97 F250 crew cab short bed with almost 500,000. Find his video about the topside oil change. That'll save you a bundle down the road.

[@DukesofoffroadHazzard]

I did so much research on these trucks following your videos, I just pulled the trigger on a 2006 Lariat F250 with extremely low miles that I did a video on. Thank you for the confidence you have given me in the purchase of our new family Rig!!!

[@nickngaopraseut6717]

Watching this in 2019 and this video is still great!

[@codyorvis6598]

It's now 2021

[@boophillips8763]

THANK YOU! I greatly appreciate your wisdom in this video! I almost bought a 6.4L with rocker issues did some reading and decided to not but after watching this I am so glad I didn't. I definitely know what I want now and what to trust.

[@kimberlybarnett2889]

Thank you! My husband and I are in the market and I really appreciate the breakdown of the models from a mechanic vs "weekend" journalist!

[@robertt.7673]

I have a 08 6.4L. The engine has not blown but the fixing it in the last 3 years has costing me quite a bit of money. This man is telling the truth!

[@Crazy-Horse-Tx.]

My 97 F350 dullay 7.3 is a beast! 7.3 RULES!

[@LIGMAFB]

Dually.

[@imJohnnyCox]

Slow SLOW

[@jamessimpson4653]

@@LIGMAFB dually will always be better than single wheel

[@Eidrian111]

@@imJohnnyCox it’s a truck, who cares? Plus you can make it fast.

[@stephenhusak6098]

@@jamessimpson4653 not on the beach in soft sand.

[@DWCONSTRUCTION]

7.3L Was the Best Engine Ford had on their hands

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

💯%

[@lawrencem83]

Their straight 6 and 302 and the 351 Cleveland. Ford makes good gas half tons. The new ones are crap now from what I hear.

[@derrickwatson3303]

@@lawrencem83 they said powerstroke not gasser

[@desertbob6835]

That's because Ford didn't screw with it much from Navistar.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Earl James for sure ,they were a price point sales throw away cheap diesel for Navistar,the engine that the higher ups in charge picked so they could say they saved money for the company by not buying the real diesel (DT466) ,when in fact the TE444 ended up costing a lot more than the DT466 over the life of the bus or truck.But the accounting Dept sure looked good on purchasing day! Those 444s had weak bottom end power for such a big engine, no low end torque and were hard starting in the cold ,if everything was 100 percent they might fire at 10 degrees they might not that is after cycling glow plugs and waiting, you can hop in a DT466s and instantly turn the key and it jumps to life in 2 revolutions in the same temps...

[@ChampionofVardenfell]

Great video man. I love my 96 7.3 though, never had any wiring issues in 300k mi. I'm thinking that's a rarity. As for power, I don't tow much so reliability is much more important. And as for ride quality and "creature comforts", I don't buy a truck for comfort, I buy it for work. I can not for the life of me understand how anyone can justify paying 60k+ for these brand nee trucks that are built like luxury cars. Wtf are you going to do with it? It's too nice to use for anything!

[@muhshekels5383]

The luxury trucks are a way for some to feel like men while not living like one. They think having a big fucking truck makes them tough, when in reality most of them are fatties who watch tv shows designed for sissies and women.

[@josephgullotto3540]

99 7.3 Crew cab I love my truck

[@rnt45t1]

I just bought a 1995 7.3 F250 from a single owner that had it for the last 27 years. I have a lot to learn but I think this is a great starting point.

[@michaelculver4029]

Great video. I was close to picking up a 2010 F250.....now I’m onto an 05-07. Thanks for reenforcing a lot of what I have been reading about online.

[@BlackLocustPatriot]

THIS video just earned you another subscription. Thank you so much for an excellent, informative video. I've been wondering about a 7.3, and then a 6.7 down the road. But with this video, I think you've just changed my mind. I can tell, you really know what you're talking about. Thanks!

[@MXxDCxRIDERxMX]

Go with the 6.0

[@catfishbilly19]

Just got A 97 F250 7.3 it’s amazing I don’t regret buying at all.. has almost 300k and drives beyond amazing ..

[@bryanguzman4759]

So this truck 97 7.3 is pretty solid truck then I take it. I found one I like but it’s a F350 7.3.

[@nunabusinesses8813]

@@bryanguzman4759 would love to have a 7.3 that is how you spell dependable

[@andrewtillett3947]

Bryan Guzman cu

[@jojomorgan8556]

That range 7.3 engine is awesome but the transmission is the worst ford made for diesels until rebuilt with the upgraded steel parts (if you upgrade it before it fails you might save the increasingly hard to source casing.) But I agree 7.3 is longest life diesel Ford ever made (probably because they realized that they weren't breaking and people wouldn't be buying expensive parts or a new truck often enough to keep them rich) thus the 6.0 with it's tiny passage water-to-oil cooler in front of what is essentially a designed-to-fail coolant destroyer (EGR COOLER boils off coolant if left just 1/2 gallon low) [which is *intentionally or not" designed into it by the coolant flow path through the easily restricted oil cooler leaving an air bubble in the EGR cooler unless air is bled out properly every time coolant is more than a quart or so below spec]

[@hollisthornton5032]

I need a service manual

[@daltonhill5110]

One does not simply talk shit about a 7.3 Powerstroke.

[@j.rothchild173]

Dalton Hill Yea! My 2003 7.3 is fucken slow , but loyal !!😉

[@jlo13800]

that is the high power to weight ratio poppet valved 2 stroke, how does it compare to a modern snowmobile engine, what is that oil injections ratio, i got a 99 powersrtoke. is this 7.3 poppet valved 2 stroke the same power to weight ratio as a detroit 2 stroke or rotax 670???

[@bradzumbro7717]

@@jlo13800 what? 7.3 isn't two stroke.. what are you asking?

[@zanehobbs1166]

I’d assume he/she whatever they classify as is referring to the injector poppet and nozzle springs but, with how many drunk, high, or ignorant comments I’ve seen on every KZbin video ever since I was younger...there’s no telling

[@JBSTOPJBSTOP]

Dalton Hill This gut thinks he is the man, but only in his mind. I think he’s a fat prick that judges other’s while thinking he is the expert. I won’t watch his videos hell he only wants to hear himself & cuts his mechanic off & has to take over his words. He’s to much into himself especially the way he looks.

[@incognito7039]

01 f250 7.3 six speed here, tough as hell and still loving it at 256k

[@vikingpower9191]

I owned a 1998 7.3 liter and it was the best most reliable truck I ever owned. It was a 4x4 F250 SD and never let me down. I put a 8 inch lift kit and LTB 40x15x15s on it and it got me any and everywhere I needed or wanted to go. I just bought a fully restored 1978 F350 and am putting a kaase 557 Boss motor in it with a TCI 5 speed and Atlas transfer case. Looking forward to showing my truck but even more playing in it. Thanks for all your advice. Your always on time and right.

[@kevinparada5862]

I love this guy man, brutally honest and no BS! How can anyone dislike this man, I could watch him all day

[@davidmartin2231]

powerstroke help thank u for breaking down all the gens of trucks that are around nowadays. I am truly grateful I saw this video. I've had alot of different answers but never a true explanation of each truck. I was looking into getting a 6.4 liter model but after hearing your video, I'm staying away from that truck. I kinda feel bad for knocking the 6.0 but now I really don't feel bad. why? because I'm getting one. again thank u for schooling us guys that don't know much about powerstroke trucks. God bless.

[@psdleach]

I have an 01 7.3 and I love it. Talk about easy to work on. A 6.0 will be my next truck, hopefully from you.

[@jcelcaballo3192]

Great video. You really know what you are talking about. You explained my whole life in your video. I now own a bulletproofed, juiced up 06' and im in Love.

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

Absolutely love your videos. Keep it up!!!

[@hancockautomotive1]

Tyler, it's you're.

[@tommybragalone7943]

google Lavon Affair you are a piece of shit

[@becplumbing660]

google Lavon Affair n Ford is not. Chevy is a piece of junk

[@tylerterrible100]

7.3 all the way

[@co1003]

Slowest diesel on the road... I will pass

[@LuisNunez210]

Most reliable

[@KANSASIOUX]

Tyler Rager throw some bilstein shocks and call it

[@brysonpresley1108]

@@co1003 Cheap mods (that he showed on his channel) bumps that bad boy up to 600 ft/lb torque without damaging the longevity. All day baby.

[@castillo33brandon]

Reeeeee

[@TheYoseiimite48]

I was just cruisin thru You Tube ,and I came upon this.... Thankyou Sir!!! I got more info for my truck search then I have in the last few months. It will be 05-07 ,and you will be hearing from me shortly after it's purchase... enjoyed a few of your other videos prior to this one.

[@anthonyhill503]

I love my 2006 F350 6.0 PowerStroke... especially after adding an antifreeze filter and blue spring upgrade.

[@walmar8778]

99 7.3 Gang wya?!

[@michaelkeely2621]

Right here. Just got one given to me with only 80g on it. It was my mother's daily driver, God rest her soul. I always laughed when she's pull up and park this Hugh truck then this 95lb. Little old lady jumps out if it.... Still brings a smile to my face ... Love and miss you mom. 6

[@BobTheBreaker9]

"if you're looking for a used 6.4...My advice is no"...hahaha

[@farmer864]

i really enjoyed my 6.4. I had both 6.7 and 7.3 in my 550 dump trucks. Both ran great but the 6.4 just had more power. I had two 7.3's and loved them both, just no speed. Pulling a chipper and it took 60 seconds to get to 60 in my 350.

[@farmer864]

i had 390k miles on my 6.4 as well. Lots of loaded miles

[@Deere-uh4go]

6.4 is definitely stronger loaded than a 6.7.

[@seltzerstransport1093]

268000 on my 6.4 no problem I pull a three car trailer every day.

[@shawnreems493]

6.4L i had was a grenade thing was awful glad i got rid of it when i did

[@matthewpoe8523]

Thanx for your help. I have been searching and searching for a reliable Ford diesel for light duty work for my business that will last me a long time. Anybody listening to this... this guy is spot on with the dealerships. I actually went to one dealership and the truck I looked at was a little rough cosmetically but ran really well at an idle. All the fluids looked pretty good, no blow by, no smoke, no leaks. Drive the thing and it would not go above 1200 rpm. I drove almost a hundred miles to look at this thing and they wanted a premium price for it. It was junk. Then they acted like they didn't know, even went as far as to claim they drove the truck to Kentucky towing a boat with it. Yeah right😂 Keep doing what you are doing man. You have another subscriber now👍👊

[@wickedgriptuning7623]

I just picked up a beautiful 05 F250 CCLB 6.0 with 191K on it and it's awesome. Already studded and most of the updates performed. Fires right up, runs smooth, tons of power, shifts great. I seriously couldn't be happier. Plus the sound of the 6.0 is glorious under boost. It's funny how I bought the truck first and then found this video, where he confirms I bought the best overall year. I couldn't agree more.

[@justinnaylor7396]

How’s your truck doing 2years since this comment?

[@miiiikee_]

I love my 03 7.3 dinosaur!

[@miiiikee_]

and all I heard was buy a 7.3, but a new nose on, and buy one of those junk 6.4's and use swap the steering and suspension over

[@Miley_00]

Man I have had my 7.3 2003 155k miles for a day its amazing I love it I am turning it into a RV

[@dirtcurt1]

Cow urine in the fuel tank is VERY bad. My Ford buddy says he does one a week 13K to fix. Complete fuel system rebuild.

[@jchris5256]

Mike 🙌preach

[@pantherplatform]

If its a Ford, and its a 2003, good chance its totally solid.

[@tedlersr2]

HI Bill, I own a 97 F-250 7.3 Crew cab 4x4 that I bought used in 2000, she had 50000 miles on her. I have done extensive work to her, Banks Power Pak, which included an intercooler, turbo housing and a chip. I added an S&B air intake and I made the 5' exhaust from the down pipe back. With all the mods I'm pushing around 320hp and 680fp torque. I put a Dana 60 up front and a North American Diesel Products bulletproof tranny in her as well after the stock one took a dump on me at 75K. I also lifted her about 8", I rarely take her off-road except for hunting season, I wanted a bit more ground clearance and to be able to put chains on her if needed. At one time I owned a 40 Raptor toy hauler and bought a new 06 6.0L F-350 to haul it around, that was the biggest mistake of my life. At 3300 miles the rear mail seal started leaking, and there would be a 10" puddle under it every morning. Long story short, I took it in 4 times that year for rear main seals and with 12000 miles I traded it off. I started pulling the Raptor with my 97 and to my surprise it pulled better then the 6.0L did. I was looking recently into buying a new 6.7 but the price almost floored me. For the money that I'd spend on a new one, I can do some serious upgrades to my old 97. And besides that I can work on my 97, I can't say the same of the new trucks, and I don't have to pull the cab to get the motor out. Sure she's loud and rides a little rough and it's hard to keep her going in a strait line, but she's a TRUCK, not a passenger car. I wouldn't trade or sell her for anything. I've invested a lot of time and money in her over the years, but as I've said before, she's easy to work on and the parts are cheap.

[@charlesevans1840]

i took my 7.3 to ford ant they told me the puddle under it was rear main seals ended up only being hpop o ring i seriously doubt it needed rear main seals. I have a 2000 7.3 with about 150'000 and a 2003 with about 190'000 and though hpop o rings are about the only trouble i have had, i have had to replace them on both trucks once and need to replace one on one today . very inexpensive repairs

[@Dailyinput244]

Wow. Thanks for the candid and and full review of all the power strokes. I have a 96 f250 with a solid axle swap on the front. I got it 20 years ago with less than 10k miles. Been a great truck. About 225k miles on it. Only major issue has been one water pump replacement. But I’ve pretty much stopped driving it because it just beats you to death. Especially after I swapped in the front solid axle.

[@Solidbrass1934]

Way to stand up and speak the truth ! I would send my truck to you. It's good to hear someone talk real about what they see and know. Keep up the good work.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

With all the diesel problems in the last years I went back to a gas motor. I bought a 2009 V10. It has 100K miles on it now, without a single problem. From what I am seeing my next truck will also be gas...

[@86faST13]

Yeah a friend of mine is a foreman in a construction company and the whole fleet went to gas bcuz the diesels cost them so much money to keep fixing.

[@86faST13]

+Keegan Beyer Forgot to add they bought a bunch of ford v-10 trucks.

[@joeracer302]

+TheSoloAsylum Yes, people don't realize that diesel has it's place, but it isn't always the right answer to people's needs. People would be best to identify what their needs are and then it is possible to purchase the truck to best meet those needs. Instead people, "diesel is the best, rawwww, rol'coal! WHOOT WHOOT!"

[@TheSoloAsylum]

joeracer302 My last diesel was the 7.3L It was the best truck I ever owned. At this point if I were to buy another one it would be a 7.3L. I only buy Ford trucks so right now my only option is the V10 I currently own. So far, it's a great engine.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

+TheSoloAsylum yep, the environmentalists are killing another segment of society....

[@hayneshuntingcom]

I love this Georgia boy's energy.

[@EverskateCo]

I really appreciate this video you really communicated some good information especially for someone looking to get themselves a diesel and really don't know much about them!

[@rippstam]

One of the best, most informative videos I have seen.

[@tgygarage26]

7.3 powerstroke is the best in my opinion!!

[@Mrboat989]

Got one myself.

[@hoffer54]

@@Mrboat989 I too have one, amazing beast if cared for!

[@seanoleary1979]

7.3 is most likely the most incredible engine EVER built!

[@jlo13800]

its a high power to weight ratio poppet valved 2 stroke, it burns oil like a detroit 8v92 2 stroke aor rotax 670? turbo injects oil into these 7.3 as they are 2 strokes poppet valved??? Rotax power to weight ratio poppet vallved 2 stroke?

[@bradzumbro7717]

@@jlo13800 what are you talking about? The 7.3 is not a 2 stroke. It doesn't inject oil as long as everything is in good shape. No relation to a rotax at all

[@rickreid81]

Thanks for all of your helpful video's and your helping veterans.

[@rockscrambler6700]

Bills convinced me to get a 96 7.3 in 2012 and it's still goin strong, rip buddy.

[@williamfitzgerald2395]

Original owner of my 07. 320000 love my 6.0. “Learn to maintain it yourself” she will love you for it

[@jeffkoski2125]

WOW!...Honest and to the point. I have an early 99 7.3 4x4 and love it. I've owned for the last 12 years. I'm a retired mechanic and have been a stickler for maintenance. Several upgrades and mods, but no tuner or chip. My truck now is pushing 335,000 miles. Still averaging about 19 mpg. I tow and haul with mine and have yet to replace a transmission, Still is the original. I use Blackstone Labs for oil analysis and Mobil 1 for all oils but the engine oil. Delo 15/40 there.. Bill, keep up with the videos, I have found them useful.

[@marklaas4475]

You order from Blackstone labs

[@christianbaker8621]

I have the same one as you but it’s a dually. Mine rides really rough like he said in the video. Do you know of any after market suspensions that help it ride better? I hit a small bump in the road and it feels like I fell through the center of earth lol

[@meanoldbonbon2405]

great news i an old timer an i love the old 7.3 i got a 1997, and 1999 strokers love the trucks for work.

[@harrypcs]

Thank God I found you. I really appreciate this video friend.

[@doubledogsportfishingteam5606]

Thank you for the great info I’m about to buy a bulletproof 05 6.0 and I’m feeling much more confident in my purchase

[@mongom.5572]

As a former ford tech I think the last of the 6.0s were the best. Easy to fix, easy to diagnose and parts were more affordable then the later models. The tourqe shift trans was also better then the 7.3s

[@jack19931970]

Dang good and informative video! Value 05 to 07’s PS’s just went up!

[@christ2290]

Love the commentary, spot on! Have a 2000 7.3 myself, can't argue at all.

[@seanoleary1979]

Brutal honesty.... love this guy!

[@codymills8474]

Love my 02 7.3 w/ 07 front clip w/ 240k. Rides around Atlanta look sharp af 😆

[@momomomo26]

Damn I love this channel! But I'll stick with the 99 7.3 powerstroke for now. This does have me thinking about a 6.0 though.

[@khonable]

I have an 07 super duty with 243k miles, no major issues yet...knock on wood. Thanks for the great video!

[@Rxjones]

Mike L I don’t comment much but Im happy for you and I wanted to add that I bought my 05’ 6.0 about 2 months ago and I love it...as this was always my dream truck and these are amazing trucks along with proper maintenance and blah,blah blah! I guess what I’m trying to say is that these trucks need a few problems addressed (bulletproofed) I also have and egr delete in this engine and I have ARP studs that I will be installing “ one at a time” instead of spending thousands of dollars taking the cab and heads off but I also have no head gasket issues...I have 254k on this engine and it is a beast and it was a single owner before I bought it. Also the truck has never been tuned and I know it hasn’t been beat on to much lol. Good luck and enjoy your truck💪

[@centuryfreud]

Thanks a lot for the info. Now I'll be steering clear of the 2008's I've been checking out!

[@nickys1008]

Wow, I remember the commercial for that 6.4 back in 2007. The guy said how capable and reliable it was. They were almost $60,000 for a 2008 lariat 6.4. Now broken ones are almost worth nothing

[@still.thinkin8997]

I bet they're are people that just paid those trucks off last year

[@impleasen]

A fool and his money will soon be departed!

[@oscarcano9654]

they haul ass and have lots of torque with a good tune and it has 300000 miles already still strong

[@papadressing]

guzzles fuel

[@michaely8980]

Anthony Joubran 17-20k.???? You can get 2 for that much. Sorry to break the news to you.

[@glopez807]

Love these videos. Thank you!

[@chrisgingerich8328]

Very smart man. So nice to get good straight up advice. Much appreciated.

[@HereIsRick]

Very informative video, thanks for the insight on these. I'm looking to get my first diesel and don't know much about them, but you have made the choice that much easier. I will buy a Duramax.

[@ifronnin]

I know this comment is 3 years old, but Duramax isn't much better. I've seen plenty of them with issues too. It seems like modern diesel engines are about the same across the board--power, reliability, and cost.

[@mikenicholson2548]

I have a 08 With the 6.4 Have had no problems but I also maintain this truck to the hilt. Both fuel filters every other oil change and no after market filters. I have seen more injector problems and pump from other people that use Napa or another brands they are not made the same or the exact size that needs to seal against air infiltration. Same goes with the air filter.

[@BrianBourgeois-]

fords are extremely picky when it comes to filters. you must use ford parts and filters.

[@byronvarnado3575]

Damn. I feel so good about my 6.0 now and all the money I put into bulletproofing it.

[@BigGeorgiaBoi]

How much you spend

[@searaydrivingguy]

I am a RV/ford truck dealer thanks for the info I used to stay away from 6 litre diesel but if find cheap ones now i will buy them

[@shiloh5199]

The 2005-2007 F350 6.0l is very well rounded, I love my 2007 F350 6.0l DRW CC Lariat. thank you for your videos.

[@MrHeadshot1982]

love my 2001 7.3 is the best

[@drthik1]

I love my 2002 7.3

[@MrNotorius5500]

+bud morse I have a 2002 7.3 and I totally agree! Got 250K on mine and it still sounds like I got it from the dealer brand new yesterday.

[@08gradhigh]

+bud morse my dad has 402,000 thousand miles on his 02 7.3

[@21eljefex]

Same here love my 01 7.3 dually 210000 miles strong .

[@Theis2a]

+08gradhigh Wow! 402,000 thousand is 402 million. That is a lot of miles! ;)

[@theq4602]

12:39 he makes the 7.3 sound like a old school detroit.

[@tubescott71]

Thanks. Great video. You hit the nail on the head as far as dealership. Wish i had watched this before i pulled the trigger on 16k 6.0 powerstroke that broke down within two weeks. Buyer beware , there was no truer statement. How much to to bullet proof heads and new EG cooler and oil cooler. Upgrade STP fitting and all the bells and whistles. I will come to Georgia and hang out for a few days!

[@greggapowell67]

Bill! Your video's are GREAT! Thanks.

[@Fosh51]

11:09 That's one of the NICEST King Ranch 6.0 Ford F250s that I've seen!!! No doubt about it!!!

[@NbMW81]

"This thing is going to shit the bed somewhere" hahaha

[@r.d.9399]

His honesty is refreshing.

[@darj777]

@@r.d.9399 and that was his truck lol

[@Uncilro]

Mr. Bill, you're a honest and helpful man. Thanks for this info.

[@rb.867]

Love my 7.3 Thankyou. It’s a one ton and mine rides beautifully

[@frankfernandez3048]

7.3 is the best

[@MowBeta]

I agree

[@78ginop]

I'd rather have a bullet proofed 6.0

[@sedric6153]

I agree. My uncle just crossed 560k miles and has had no major problems.

[@TRUMP-2024-STF]

I got a 02 last year with 180,000 This truck made me a Ford guy..!! I love it.

[@imJohnnyCox]

Front leaf springs are not the best. And the 7.3 makes like 180hp

[@just-incase3483]

I got a excursion 05 limited , I'm the original owner 6.0 diesel. put new injectors head gaskets api head studs at 162,000 that's when she started to leak coolant so I got that all done . went and got the full egr delete and got rid of all the emissions crap!! straight through exhaust. it's fast and scares me because it's so big and heavy but has a ridiculous amount of acceleration! it lifts up the front end at takeoff it's crazy... with that said I wish I would of kept my 01 f250 7.3 6 speed manual 😭 but I got the excursion and I'm not selling it ever !!!

[@adamsooker3667]

My 7.3 has over 3,200,000 miles on it still running strong.

[@spitsomefire]

Anytime someone asks me about a powerstroke i always share this video thanks Bill !!!

[@andrewstevens9160]

2003 7.3L Powerstroke 213k no complaints here.

[@wesleymadsen4357]

Your videos are useful. Someone needs to make the same video about dmax. I think we would end up wanting the 04.5-07 as well

[@bcdieselsofficial]

One day, I can

[@billmanj1979]

you're making me feel good about the 06 f250 sd i just bought! 190k completly stock..

[@billyj8779]

I see you got the 06 f250.. any issues so far?

[@chemsrus4914]

Love this guys straight to the point videos.

[@Jack-yw7bq]

my dad's 2002 Ford F250 7.3L POWERSTROKE TURBODIESEL V8 has 403,000 miles and it runs great.

[@cameronpage6175]

That look on his face after he says, "Define best"

[@hawkchao]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY BECAUSE HAVE A FRIEND WHITH 2008 MODEL AND HAS TO MUCH PROBLEMS WHITH THE TRUCK INFORMATION

[@aequitasveritas5908]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I HAVE 02 7.3 GOOD TRUCK. WAS THINKING OF UPGRADING TOA NEW ONE TILL YOU KNOCKED SOME SENSE INTO ME. IM KEEPING OL GIRL.

[@dougsmith4879]

Thanks for the great video! I am looking at a 2002 F250 7.3 with less than 200k! it will be my first diesel.

[@Davedswagg2013]

Doug Smith same here bro did you ever get it?

[@reb101a]

Did you ever find one? I have a 2002, 7.3 Lariat, short bed, crew cab that I'm considering selling in the next year or so. Bought new in San Diego in 2002, moved to western PA, now the bed is bad and it needs to be replaced. Has 140,000 miles on od. Hauled a travel trailer about 10 times for family vacations, otherwise, it was my daily driver for about half of the time. Original everything.

[@redxj4968]

I just bought a 99 f350 stw with 170k. No rust and Im in wisconsin. It has never seen winter. Everything works. Only downside its 2wd but thats another excuse for it to continue to never see winter

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

The best Ford diesels to get are the 6.9 and 7.3 IDIs. Don't confuse the 7.3 IDI (1994 and earlier.) with the 7.3 PS (1994.5 and later.) Two totally different animals. The IDI offers good fuel economy, power (when in tune), run forever, easy and cheap to fix and absolutely zero computer control.

[@davethebarbarian2363]

got a 6.9 already would still like to have a turbo on it

[@engineer1488]

+ShysterLawyer i agree i got 2 1994`s idi`s as farm trucks one with 326,+ miles k code and one with 228,+ miles m code both trucks have been great assets easy to maintain and parts are relatively cheep the ride is not the best but they are work trucks and i am not afraid to take them on a cross country trip the 6.9`s and 7.3`s idi,s are the best ford/international motors money can buy 500k motors with basic maintenance the new stuff is a big let down

[@davethebarbarian2363]

Yes I git mine for 200 bucks with the 5 speed swap already I used to daily it while I was in high school now it's used every other day for dump runs as I got a commuter car

[@michaelkoerner4578]

my 93 is pushing 153k, very low mileage i know, but she's been beat to hell in the mountains of idaho, montana, canada and across the US. only downside is her gear ratio stock

[@sashimiturtle]

+ShysterLawyer Power? Out of an IDI??? LMFAO, Those things are ancestors to dinosaurs. Yes, maybe they have their place in a post-apocalyptic zombie wasteland where you can't find electronics and have to machine your own replacement parts... Or back in the 80s where they came from.

[@sirronbailey3109]

Thank you so much for the inside of knowledge👍🏽

[@jaychristensen4600]

I have a 07 Dodge 4x4 with a 6.7 Cummins/6 speed, 110K miles and a 04 F350 dually 4X4 Centurion w a 6.0/auto 161K miles, I bought the Dodge thinking I would replace the Ford with it but find myself going back to the Ford for my big hauls and trips. I like them both but have decided I like the Ford better. Its nice to hear someone with knowledge recognize the 6.0 and give it some props. BTW, I followed your video advice on the EGR Delete (had a machine shop weld original closed) and SCT Tuner for the 6.0, Best investment I ever made in a vehicle, Thanks!

[@thomaswilkinson3468]

Thanks Bill for the honest post.

[@jimmymccabe3859]

That old body style with the wiring glitch.. i have a 99 f350 7.3. Had that problem, hit a bump and it would shit down, turned out to be a bad connection in the fuse box in cab. Took fuse box out and apart to tighten up the connection, no problem in 2 years now.

[@jimmymccabe3859]

Shut down.. dang

[@guloguloguy]

Hey, there's an old VW Beetle in the background!!!! THAT would be a SMART buy!!!

[@roofermarc1]

Love watching these vids. Thanks Bill

[@CharlesSmith-vf4hd]

Really like the info you offer, no holds just str-8 forward! I want to talk to you about "bullet proofing" my '97 7.3 turbo!!