Ford F250 7.3L GODZILLA V8 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Review* | BEST HD Truck Gas Engine ??

[@davidhoy8997]

I spend a lot of my waking life watching truck you tube videos, so far, yours have been the most the most impartial no BS examples and I appreciate it so much

[@Rocky-uy7sd]

Same

[@Gunker02]

I recently found his page about 1 month ago and he's become one of my go-to SMEs for those reasons you mentioned

[@Bodypaintguy]

People seem to forget not long ago, 1995, we were towing with a pig 460 that had 200 horses and the torque ran out at 2000 rpm’s. And got 8 miles to the gallon no matter what.

[@crazyc321]

Had one. 8mpg downhill

[@kinguin7]

I own one lol.

[@Icutmetal]

I had a 1997 F350 standard cab with a 460 and manual with 3.55’s. Sold it 6 years ago with 41,000 original miles. High cool factor, but wouldn’t pull a wet string out of a wildcat’s ass.

[@farmalmta]

@@Icutmetal Not with all the emissions and that 3.55 rear end it wouldn't. That was a big mistake, that's an auto tranny rear end ratio.

[@SoonerMikeD]

No doubt. When I was kid we pulled a 24’ gooseneck stock trailer loaded with cattle in my Dad’s ‘85 F150 with a 302 for years. 😂

[@angelusbrick917]

Love the Godzilla. I have 2020 F350 Tremor with 4.30 gears & pull a 14,000 lb. 5th wheel. I have 83,000 miles 25,000 towing. Only issue has been plug wires. The 10 speed grade shifts beautifully. I put a 50 gallon gas tank in the bed so I do not have to pull into gas stations with this huge rig. I have towed all over the western United States, and had no issues with elevation or grade. This is the best pick up I have ever owned. Love the Upfitter switches I use them with my off-road lights. I installed electronic runningboards best idea yet.

[@jeffparker8268]

I agree my 2020 F350 is awesome it pulls everyday works hard plug wires only issues I run premium fuel and mobile 1 oil

[@miniaddict4534]

Dang, dude, that sounds like a sick setup. Congrats on your truck. If they sell this engine with a half cab in the back I’d go for it.

[@campingalan]

Sounds like you have an awesome setup!! I am intrigued with your 50 gallon gas tank in the bed. I need to find a source of supply for a gas tank (vice the diesel tanks that are very prevalent) .

[@angelusbrick917]

I use a Transferflow tank. It can be used with any fuel.

[@honkhonkler7732]

Im glad Ford went back to 2 valves and pushrods. Overhead cams are great for the Mustang but they dont belong in a truck. I shouldn't have to touch a cam to replace a head gasket on a workhorse truck that needs to be back in service ASAP.

[@Darksyne]

100%

[@skylargrabner6771]

Have you ever worked on a semi truck? Most semis are overhead cam. All semis do is work...

[@snaponsocksdotcom3360]

And we don't have to worry about bent pushrods lol

[@Darksyne]

@@skylargrabner6771 Not in the Kenworth's and Peterbilts with a Paccar MX13 motor. Camshaft's are in the block.

[@skylargrabner6771]

@Darksyne yeah, but paccars are garbage😂

[@jeff82z28]

I work at the Godzilla plant, thanks for the shout out ! That being said, just like in the old cheesy movies, the 6.8 L is known here as baby Godzilla!

[@spauley2133]

Hi, did they do anything about the pitted lifters ? My F550 superduty was built 3/12/23 and has been shipped. Thanks

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey yes your at the plant What if anything have you heard about better lifters and cams ? How about oil pumps ? Thanks

[@harp3332]

I have a 22 and 23 Godzilla. Great video, no issues so far. These are our first gas after giving up on 30 year run of Diesel pickups.

[@joshuacrider781]

Thanks for the bad a$$ motor I have a 7.3 in my 2020 💪

[@milleniumann28]

Appreciate you sir my engine has been solid for 50k!

[@raymondbrammer1072]

You don't waste a second. You deliver the knowledge. Good info. Good review. Well done.

[@moonshineorv7962]

I have a ‘20 and I did have to get 1 spark plug wire replaced. No delaminating yet at 45k miles. The truck is reliable, has plenty of power to pull my camper and skid steer. Great video, keep ‘‘em coming!

[@andrewjacobson556]

Ford should get ahead of this problem and swap the oil pump for the proper one!!!

[@roywall8169]

I took possession of my 2022 Godzilla in October of 21. So far the drivetrain is rock solid. I have had zero issues. I do change my oil every 5k miles. I have 23k miles on it. I love this thing, and would recommend it to anyone.

[@milleniumann28]

I purchased February of 22 best truck I've ever owned! 50k now and climbing, I'm sure it will reach 250k no issues.

[@viper2165]

update on how its going thus far? I am looking to get one here within the next few months so I am still doing my due diligence and researching it. thanks.

[@roywall8169]

@ I have zero complaints.

[@rahoboclan]

I'm running a '22 F350 SRW standard bed with the 7.3 / 4.30 / AT tires. Payload is 4,000#. Been pulling a 16,500# fifth wheel between Illinois, Missouri, and Florida. Runs like a champ! My RV is higher profile, so I hesitate to head out west where it's super windy with the SRW, but I've been in the Tennessee mountains. No issues whatsoever. I do (very rarely) get a hard shift in low gears. Was crawling through the wal-mart parking lot the other day and the transmission shifted so hard at about 3mph that I thought someone had rear ended me! But again, it's only happened a couple times. Going to be watching my oil like a hawk though! Already have 30k miles on it as we are full-time RVrs. Love this engine!

[@carlwhite4400]

Mr Houberg what kind of mileage are you getting and at what speeds, I am looking at getting a 7.3 and pull a Fifth wheel that is about 15 K. Thanks

[@rahoboclan]

@@carlwhite4400 I get 6 - 7 mpg at about 70mph. But I have a high profile Northpoint. I would recommend a low profile 5th wheel if there is a good one you like. The high profile definitely drives down my gas mileage. I get about 14 mpg at 70mph when not pulling.

[@bluewave18ft]

my 10 speed in my f150 started doing that, Then it wouldnt find gears when I was accelerating. Trans was trash at 60k. Couldnt find a local dealer that wasnt swamped with 10 speed replacements while having none in stock.

[@jodycollins7326]

same thing happens on my 2011 F150 with the coyote with the low speed hard shifting.

[@tomprovenza7857]

This has become one of my favorite truck channels. Keep up the good work.

[@waynemeredith4287]

I have a 22 with the 7.3 L and 3.55 rear end. I have 18000 miles on it and it has been great. Love the engine, love the transmission. I think most complaints about the transmission are because it shifts differently than say a 6 speed does. You just have to get use to it. As for hard shifting I rarely feel it shift. And boy when you get on it hard that 10 speed just keeps you in the best torque range. From the bottom of an on ramp to the top I can be doing 80 mph! I love it.

[@Jiggy-Boiiii]

What mileage do you see? How is she on the highway - I know fuel economy isn't important in 3/4ton + but as a fellow high mileage driver I like to see these big machines do well with cruising

[@waynemeredith4287]

I get 14.5 mpg on the highway. The truck is a joy to drive even when towing. I did order it with every towing option available. The trailer backup assist is a waste though. Also I have a 4x4 option.

[@billb6606]

My 22 operates the same way.

[@sly9263]

software issues has been the biggest problem for many- transmission relearn actually helps in most cases.

[@user-sq4dr3iz9o]

​they redesigned the cdf drum to prevent the sleeve from moving and causing poor fluid flow. Shifts are smooth now. Unfortunately getting it in service where I live was another story....

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

I owned a 6.7 Powerstroke Super Duty. The engine itself was excellent--its downfall, the same with ALL current generation HD pickup diesels, is the emission system. Extended idling, short distance trips, and light load use will cause no end of expensive problems with the diesel emission system. 20 years ago, fleet buyers that had pickups with extended idle cycles, etc. would buy diesels because of their more frugal fuel use under such conditions. Today, those fleet buyers are largely avoiding diesel pickups like the plague because of the emission issues.

[@CM-maga]

9/10 diesel owners and companies near me delete them, it’s not even a question lol

[@jimbobjim2310]

Why does light load cause problems?

[@DJZander303]

These things pretty much came from the factory as performance engines the only thing they were missing performance wise were higher compression forged pistons and a lobey cam and that's it. You can boost these things to the sky. I was impressed when i learned about them

[@WanderingWeekends]

5:14 THANK YOU! Coming from someone who has owned the 6.7 and moved to this 7.3 (and love it). The 7.3 is easily my favorite of the two. No drama.

[@Sinsofcarolina]

26k miles on my ‘21 with zero issues so far. Oil analysis is not showing any signs of wear or lifter failure so I’m fairly confident I dodged that bullet. Transmission has recently stopped with the hard shifts when cold, but it will occasionally fumble a shift from 3rd to 4th with a slight lurch. I do run a 5Star performance tune though so it could be their trans tuning causing it. Overall the best looking and most fun truck I’ve owned even over my 6.7 Cummins. The DEF and price of fuel sucked all the fun out of owning a diesel.

[@jesseg2616]

I'll pay $15 for my DEF fluid so that I can have 1100 pounds of torque you pay more in gas than diesel....fyi I get 23 miles to the gallon towing. I never let the truck sit and idle....6.7 turbo all the way. Had the 5.4 thought I was cool..stick with Ford though.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@jesseg2616 23mpg towing 🙄 👌 yeah, ok

[@MrChadx1]

@@jesseg2616 What are you towing when you get 23mpg and over what distance?

[@TheAntinowherelane]

10R80 in my F150 also has a 3/4 hard shift and it's stock. Just something abour Fords 10 speed design causing that, even in the SD vrrsion apparently

[@Sinsofcarolina]

@@wakeupamerica2024 he’s “towing” a Ford Lighting behind him that’s got the skinny pedal down pushing him along. If no fuel is used it can’t count against his MPG.

[@Greg-bu7mi]

We you asked for my thoughts lol! I have a 2022 F350 7.3 Tremor that I do love. The engine is the heart and the oil is the lifeblood of any vehicle, so it gets synthetic oil changes every 10K or less. I tow a toy hauler of say about 9500lbs occasionally. I do like the 4.30 gears. In the meantime it is a daily driver and despite its huge size, my wife loves it too! We have taken it to SC for a trip and it performed fantastic! Next week we will be going to Moab UT, Monument Valley UT, and Sedona AZ hauling the trailer, from Ontario. The proof will be in the pudding over the next few weeks regarding reliability and capability. The trans does shift hard sometimes but I find that is unloaded and during shifts in the city. Economy wise, I can get 16 mpg in the truck when empty and just taking it easy at 90-95K on back highways or roads...but typically 14-15 mpg is easily achievable doing an hour run or longer at reduced speeds as above. Towing is obviously quite different and I am looking forward to seeing how it works out over this long haul. If you are interested, I will give you an update in a few weeks and some video/photo content to go with it. Great to see your view on the Godzilla!

[@richspencer1354]

It would be great to hear how your towing went on your trip out west. I am thinking about purchasing a new 250 with the 430 gears. I pull a 12,500 5th wheel.

[@TheMacronical]

YES, ALEX FINALLY REVIEWS THE GAS TRUCK BEAST! Also should note, 400 lb-ft of torque are made at 1500 rpm. For a naturally aspirated engine, I like it's low end ALOT!

[@sly9263]

Yup! Specsheet numbers don't tell you anything but peak- the dyno is where you actually see what a vehicle is capable of, and that's where the 7.3 is very impressive. By contrast the GM 6.6 gasser doesn't even reach 350 ft lb until 4k rpms while the Ram 6.4 gasser peaks at 380 ft lb at 4k rpms... huge difference. To put that into perspective, both GM and Ram at 3,000 RPMs are at or just over HALF the torque of the Ford at 1500- just let that sink in. That's why people compare the 7.3 to a 10-15 year old diesel- because that's exactly how it performs.

[@davidaix5771]

Yup just like a old school big blox v8

[@TheMacronical]

@@davidaix5771 why we love it!

[@TheMacronical]

@@sly9263 all other gas engines, RIP

[@davidaix5771]

@The Macronical I want to get a 250 or 350 with a 7.3l maybe I'll go with a 250 Tremor package

[@toushhog]

This guy has done his homework. I have a 2022, F-250, 4x4, 4.30s. I came from a 2016 chevy 3500, 4.10s, and it’s no comparison. I really do like it. Pulls awesome, runs great. Yes the 10 speed is a little rough. If you pull it out of park into drive before you let the engine idle down it is very rough going into drive. Every once in a while if your driving very easy around a parking lot or something it will get confused on what gear to go to. Other than that i really like it.

[@mattweeks2272]

I experienced this with my truck with the 10spd until I hit about 6k miles. At this point (36k mi) it’s been very smooth

[@toushhog]

Thanks Matt. Hopefully mine will be the same.

[@jeromep]

16:10 about the oil pump, the old 400ci V8 was considered a dog mostly because it had terrible bottom end wear potential, but most of that bottom end wear occurred at low RPM due to low oil pressure because the pump volume was too low at low RPM. Otherwise the 400 is a fine engine (not withstanding it’s low power and being choked down with 70s era smog junk). If you happen to be building one you just put in a high volume oil pump and low RPM oil starvation is solved. 400s that spent most of their time on the highway at cruise usually didn’t have bottom end wear issues. I suspect Ford is going to have to revisit the oil pump issue on the Godzilla.

[@timp150]

I agree with you on the front styling, it doesn't look as tough as the previous model.

[@Gunker02]

Man... i was really looking at 22 F350 Diesel(always wanted one). But emissions scares me so I'm heavily looking at a 7.3.

[@mcfarm806]

Exhaust lifter loads will rise as cylinder pressure rises, since the valves must open against cylinder pressure at the blowdown event. RV & box truck applications have a more severe duty cycle than passenger applications, spending more of their time at higher loads (= higher cylinder pressures) as well as higher RPM. This may be a contributing factor to the failures.

[@blawblawblueblaw3811]

My father and I deliver campers part-time in the United States and bought 2 of the 2021 f350 single rear wheel 7.3L running the 3.73 gear ratio one had a lifter failure at 82000 miles so we had the cam lifters and oil pump replaced and are currently at 107000 miles on that one. The other one has 156000 miles both are running strong with that being said the main problem we have had is actually melting the sparkplug wires. In my opinion the main thing killing these engines is the programming while using cruse control or running them like a Chevy 350 from 1975. If you start down or up a hill it can bring the RPM up around 5K to try and maintain the desired speed. Don't get me wrong, I love this engine and the 10 speed transmission and would gladly buy it again, but that is where I believe the failure is coming from

[@Deep_South]

What were your symptoms on the failure

[@patriot5526]

I really wanted to get an F 250 with the Godzilla, because I do a lot of heavy off-road towing on my ranch. I really like the power it produces. In the end though, because these trucks are so expensive, I went with the Ram 2500 6.4, because of the dependability factor. I’ve always been a Ford guy, but the ruggedness and dependability of the 6.4 mated with the ZF8 transmission is all but bullet proof. I’ve gone 5 years now with two 6.4’s, running them hard, without one single issue.

[@justinbourgeois4685]

I just 110k miles on my 2019 6.4 I love it. My friend drove it the other day and says it still feels new. I do baby it tho, mostly highway/oilfeild roads.

[@toddstone7781]

My 2017 6.4 with 190k miles on it finally blew with the tick.

[@desmt4696]

Definitely one of the best looking-at-the-whole-picture reviews out there.

[@klikliks_service]

Ford mod motors have been good to me. Never had the valve covers off of my 3v 5.4. Had 2v 4.6 engines. They were tough.

[@azcompetitiveshooter]

the 4.6 is one of the greatest blocks out of detroit in history. the 4.6 and the gm vortec v8 will always be legendary

[@tractorfixrable]

I have a 2021 F550. Truck weighs 7500 kgs. Never idle and change oil every 7500 kms. As for the plug wires I was told by a Ford mechanic don’t touch them and you won’t have any issues. So far he is correct.

[@drausiohermannpachecoleal1135]

I have a 2021 F350 with 7.3 gas engine and my biggest concert in regarding reliability. Love the truck so far and the plan is to treat it well and keep it forever. Thanks for the video.

[@shaunharrison9618]

Same. 30K no issues 🤞

[@alexgarcia3900]

Amazing video, bro. I just found out today that they still make these 7.3 engines. My friend has one . I was completely against buying anything new until I saw this. I will 100% consider this truck even though it's super overkill

[@cameronalderman1508]

Never wanted to own any Ford since the international 7.3 power stroke. I like everything you said about this new gas engine. Now if they would bring the prices down for the common man.

[@GettysGarage]

That is the real truth! if you want an HD truck you are usually looking north of like 65k these days for anything with a radio in it.

[@2Anut]

Adjusted for inflation in the US, these are still the same price as in 2014. Problem for most is wages not keeping up with inflation (and inflation itself).

[@shettlock]

Born in Windsor, lived in London Ontario for 10 years, now in New Brunswick. Don’t even need the 7.3 but also don’t care about MPG either, this engine is tempting for the next purchase

[@GettysGarage]

There is just something awesome about this being made close to home in Windsor! It was a nice surprise to hear.

[@panthermartin7784]

Lol, if your in no need for a gas chugging pig, especially with fuel going up monthly, stay TF away from this engine, we run them in a mine up north, keeping fuel in this truck is impossible.

[@chrisb_71]

Excellent video! Very well spoken and the presentation was spot on. I'm interested in the 7.3L in a new F350 and I appreciate your analysis.

[@richardl.993]

My 2020 f250 king ranch has the Godzilla engine in it mated with the ten speed trans. At first the trans on occasion shifted hard and seemed to get confused especially at lower speeds. I did have it check out too start a paper trail on it but they found nothing wrong at the time. As the milage added up the trans seemed to learn and shifted much smoother but then there was a software update and I have not had issues since. My truck does idle a lot and everything looks good so far with thirty thousand miles on it.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I heard trans learns your driving habits and will eventually smooth out.

[@GettysGarage]

Good to hear the transmission shifting settled down.

[@josephpuchel6497]

6 shortblocks . I like to know what Ford is going to do. There’s plenty of large construction companies working on roads that idle their trucks. They purchase large quantities of trucks.

[@Blatstein]

Please consider not using “trans” to refer to the transmission in the future. It may be misconstrued as a hurtful statement.

[@richardl.993]

@@Blatstein You better notify Merriam Webster dictionary on that as an abbreviation of the word transmission along with other words.

[@brianmccarthy8215]

Another thing to consider with the cab/chassis lifter failures is how's the engines are treated during their first few hours of runtime. Since RV/box truck chassis are started up and moved a few feet and shut down again several times a day throughout the build process, I would argue the numerous short segments of run time without reaching operating temp can be hard on top end components.

[@GettysGarage]

Very well could be, there is something going on with the RV/box trucks either way!

[@andrewavvenire116]

That's a good point. I never do start up, and shut downs on any of my engines for that reason even with a few 100k on them.

[@CurtisDishman]

That could be a side effect of synthetic as well, when it doesn't get to temp it can cause issues over time.

[@johndesrosier1672]

​@@CurtisDishmanThey get up to operating Temps with synthetic oil just fine. Synthetic oil is good, but it's not that good.

[@charliesmash]

No. These engines handle that just fine.

[@777ddumont]

I have a 2020 f250 with the 7.3. 67,000 miles with zero issues. I occasionally pull a 32’ 5th wheel that is about 12,000 lbs and frequently pull a 6,000 lb enclosed snowmobile trailer. This blows away my previous SD with the 6.2, better fuel mileage both empty and towing, better towing performance. I will replace it in the coming year with the same engine and transmission combination.

[@GettysGarage]

happy you are liking the engine!

[@demsakawalkinglatetermabor7ion]

MPG?

[@meganhughes3755]

Watching this video and currently idling in my 7.3 and so far no issues. 646 idle hrs with 43259k miles. She was built March of 2020 and haven't had any issues. Sometimes I hear a ticking sound at startup but soon goes away as the truck warms up. I've taken it to the dealer and they said "that was normal". Other then that no funny shifting and nothing abnormal. BTW this is the husband on my wife's account 😅

[@slickbackgoonbythesaltylag30]

Ticking when cold is an issue you should get it fixed before it turns into a massive one

[@lewisrountreeiii2937]

On the transmission shift issues one suggestion that seems to work is to take the truck or car/suv to the dealer and have them turn off the 'learning function' so the transmission shifts as it was designed to shift and not according to how someone drives it. There are a few videos on KZbin talking about this...just my few cents worth. Love your videos, keep those cameras rolling!

[@dpl2617]

Thanks for these videos on the gassers !! Maybe do the new 6.8, once it gets a little road time 👍👍

[@GettysGarage]

I think the 6.8 will be a cool engine. excited to get my hands on it!

[@Ekimsnegdoh27]

My 2021 f250 tremor 7.3 with 4.30 gears shifted ruff unloaded 70% of the time. Always shifted good in tow haul mode 4 days a week towing my 6;000lb trailer. At 34k miles had a lifter go out. I traded it in because 3 ford dealerships couldn’t fix it for 2-3 months. Back in a Chevy duramax that’s smooth as butter.

[@wakeupamerica2024]

You had a lifter go out but no one could diagnose it so you traded it? So it had something noticeably wrong with the way it ran and they just handed you money with a lifter that was gone in your diagnosis?

[@Ekimsnegdoh27]

@@wakeupamerica2024 it was under warranty. The dealer gave me top dollar for it knowing they could sit on it longer then me. They fixed it about a week later.

[@Deep_South]

What were your symptoms? Engine Lights?

[@gregc9220]

I purchased a 2019 F-250 with a 6.2 in late November of 2019, I originally was waiting for the 7.3 but when I heard it had a variable displacement oil pump I went with the tried-and-true 6.2, it's a heavy duty truck and people aren't buying it for good fuel mileage, I want 50 psi oil pressure all the time let the oil flow no matter what RPM the engine is at.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I was thinking about getting a 2022 , 6.2 6 speed. Have several in mind. Yours is doing well no issues? Is the 6.2 MDS ? I think this combo is rock solid plus I can get better pricing

[@gregc9220]

@@josephpuchel6497 I have just over 68k on my 6.2 with now issues other than crappy fogging cameras, I don't use them anyway I'm old school I use my mirrors lol! And no the 6.2 is not a MDS engine, it's a good old single over cam engine, the 6.2 is basically the 427 Ford cammer from the 60s just with new school features, it breaks my heart to see Ford discontinue the 6.2 because it is a great engine, production was from 2011 to 2022, the biggest problem it has was the earliest 6.2 from 2011 to around 2013 had some random valve springs failures and the exhaust manifolds was bad about cracking but it was a low failure rate to the thousands of 6.2 engines sold.

[@josephpuchel6497]

@@gregc9220 Hey I’m looking at several this weekend. One has the 10 speed transmission. I was told 10 speed is way to go with 6.2

[@gregc9220]

@@josephpuchel6497 I honestly wouldn't know because I haven't drove one with the 10 speed but I hear other people say it's does great but I did drive a F150 with a 5.0 and 10 speed and to be honest I didn't like it, just driving normal it would hunt gears to much, towing it was ok.

[@eatdafat7101]

I have a 19 6.2 with low miles on it, no issues. My buddy has a 20 6.2 with about 70k miles. Neither of us have had any problems with them.

[@gargar8196]

I had a 92 Chevy truck that was built in Canada. It had 300,000 miles on it when I sold it. Original engine. Had to replace the transmission. And the mileage was hard miles working most of the time

[@GettysGarage]

most likely also built in Ontario! I had a 96 chev built in Ontario, original engine almost 500,000km on it.

[@Scrambler85]

I have a 2021 E350 cutaway van with the 7.3 Godzilla motor and 4.56 gears. I took it to 5star tuning, love the performance. I just wish it had the 10 speed transmission.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

As someone who's got 4.5 decades on this planet I find it hilarious that the younger generation refers to a 400+hp V8 truck engines power as "modest". I grew up with my dad driving our 1969 F350 4x4 with a swapped in 302. The original 360 died, the replacement 360 was killed by parts jockeys backfiring it to death and the 390 died somewhere halfway to getting it's heads rebuilt. Dad hauled or towed dozers, gravel, cows, grain, firewood, etc with probably about 200hp and maybe 300 lb-ft of torque with no problems. Hell our early 60's (sorry can't remember the exact year) F-600 would haul 6-7 yards down the highway no worries and it had a 262 straight 6.

[@sethw997]

I know "MODEST". The modern car culture is responsible for that

[@timbertrans]

Great video. I've had my 2022 7.3 for 6000 miles only. Was concerned about low end torque in fwd. Used it hunting last fall in deep snow and it performed quite well. I am used to a Duramax so was happy with that. So haven't had any problems yet, still basically new . Interesting to hear about lifter issues, I change oil every 5k and use mobil1 full synthetic? So overall I'm happy with it. My son works for a Wildlands fire co and they have one f 550 w/7.3. it will do lots of idle time so will be interesting to see how it fairs. Again good vid ,thanks

[@JamesWilson-ox1kc]

Check the Ford boss me oil comparison

[@harrison6000]

I’m torn between full synthetic and the ford recommended synthetic blend. This truck is too expensive for me to shorten it’s life with the wrong oil😂

[@FXFBS540]

I've been wanting to upgrade my F150 to a Super Duty so I'm shopping around. I've been interested in the new 7.3L trucks but I'm skeptical of new designs, its got big boots to fill from the outgoing V10. I heard you call the V10 a boat anchor, I haven't experienced that. I find them fantastic from the V10's I've been around; decent fuel economy, low maintenance, excellent reliability, great towing, and they're peppy for big ole truck for running around. They were a solid replacement for the 460, and a great alternative to the expense and upkeep of modern diesels.

[@billbarton6903]

Excellent video. Lots of great information. I want to take issue with 1 second of it....at 2:40 you say the 7.3L Godzilla weighs a thousand pounds which it does not. The 6.7L Ford diesel weighs about 990lbs, the Cummins is about 1050lbs and Godzilla weighs about 540lbs. It is immediately obvious that these trucks have a dramatic amount of nose weight removed just by how they ride especially when the terrain/pavement gets rough. Its also evident in how sure footed the trucks are off road in 2wd with 500lbs removed from the front. Their diesel sisters will climb a damn tree in 4wd with all that weight over the front wheels so I'm not taking anything away from them, but the F350/250 with the 7.3L V-8 is VERY well balanced right out of the box.

[@Allworldsk1]

I purchased the 2020 F-350 Lariat Super Duty with a 7.3 L Godzilla engine about 2 and a half years ago. I purchased this vehicle used from Don Hinds Ford in Fishers Indiana. Certified used vehicle with factory warranty up to 100,000 mi. I purchased the vehicle and it had 44,000 miles and right now it has 89,100.. I have experienced two issues with the misfire recently in the last month. The misfires were bad enough where the truck had almost no power everything was covered by warranty both times but it's still was a pain in the ass cuz the dealership had to have the truck for a few days each time. Other than those two issues I have not had any problems with this engine. I pull 15K on a weekly basis and most of the miles had a trailer behind it with heavy equipment. These vehicles keep track of your engine hours and idling time also keep track of the mileage with a trailer. So this truck has 68,400 accumulated trailer miles. I have pulled fully loaded 24,000 lb multiple times and the truck handles it very well. I never take the RPMs over 5,000

[@TPM517]

Engine weight is actually pretty light almost half of what you said. 538 pounds. So far so good with my 20 I have 28k miles on it. I changed the oil at 1,500 miles 3000 miles and have done 6,000 intervals ever since. always used full synthetic 5w30 in motorcraft or mobile 1 with wix or motorcraft filters. After watching this I’m going to start changing oil every 3k as I plan on keeping this truck for 20 years.

[@hajaj_3000]

Don’t waste your money change the oil every 5000miles or6000

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

He is off on the weight by a factor of 2, why would he be right on the oil change interval?😂 6k is fine, you are doing great maintenance.

[@gonz073]

Have had mine since 10/2020. Smooth shifts in eco mode little rough in standard mode. Power to spare lots of towing in the adirondacks in ny. No miss fires at all.

[@JohnLind-d3b]

Have a 21 F250 and had to replace spark plug wires. Other than that I have a 5 star tune, AFE throttlebody upgrade, AFE cold air intake, and AFE exhaust upgrade. Currently at 49k miles and it's the best truck I've owned. I've towed close to 20k lbs and normally pull around 10k every day. It's an awesome truck and compares to my stock F550 with a 7.3l diesel. The gearing is 4.30 and with the 10 speed it's amazing! Also live in Colorado and have towed up at 10k ft and average around 6500 ft elevation. Just reset fuel economy headed out for bids and got 13.8 mpg not towing. When towing normal load of around 10k i get around 10 to 11 mpg. When I can afford it, I'll buy another one!

[@davidsauls9542]

2021 F250 Tremor 7.3 has been wonderful. Before 2008, I always drove diesels and this engine reminds me of them. The power is all I could ask for. In town, mpg is as bad as my E350 van. On the highway, at 65mph and 1,500 pound load in the bed it gets 16-17.5 mpg. At 75 mph , not great. The Tremor is geared low so at 45 mph it is already in 10th gear. Anyway, I love it, no issues, wouldn't change a thing.

[@Icutmetal]

What do you get at 75?

[@davidsauls9542]

12-13 mpg@@Icutmetal

[@Icutmetal]

@@davidsauls9542 Thanks for replying. I’ve done the math and at current average fuel prices and 18mpg in my Duramax, I think 14mm would be a break even point for me.

[@davidsauls9542]

My brother has a 2 wheel drive with the 6.7. At 65 mph he gets 27 mpg !! When I was driving 60K miles a year I drove diesels. Retired, I only drive 4K a year, so a gas burner seemed better since it mostly sits.@@Icutmetal

[@danielfurr5409]

I pulled a 7.3 godzilla and put it in my 1999 ford ranger. It squats the front end a lot, but that ranger can pull! Only problems i have is everytime I take off i spin the tires for 10 blocks. I think i may need wider tires. And my gas mileage went down from using a 4cyl to a v8. But it worth it while pulling my 36 ft travel trailer around the country

[@timblack33]

I see some really expensive aftermarket conversions to a standard oil pump. Surprised no one has came out with a kit for the factory pump… I couldn’t find a picture of the variable displacement pump to see if it was mechanical or electronically controlled but either way it would just be a matter of either changing a spring or some programming/in between harness to increase the output at idle. Enjoyed your video, I’ll be replacing my service truck soon and deletes are getting harder to come by

[@boh348]

Use commercial grade oils in commercial grade trucks. The common oils today do not have enough zinc period. I have seen a couple of the 7.3 ford gas engines in the 400k mile range with no failures in heavy box trucks that drive 70k miles a year running rotella oils every 5k miles. The commercial Ford dealer replaced the oil pumps before the trucks were sold with a constant pressure pump. Ford should offer these trucks with 6 or 7 speed manual transmissions. The firm shift automatic lasts longer than a smooth shift truck that gets hots allowing them to slip when shifting. For decades we put in shift kits to make automatics last longer in heavy use applications. If you want smooth car ride then get a 1/2 ton or a car.

[@highwayman1218]

Yep.... Out of the 3/4 thats the one I want in a Tremor package... Wont own a Ram (my 6.4 Ram worktrucks have been absolute garbage) and don't wanna deal with the GM issues. Just can't get past the heavy markups they're asking.

[@rpicorelly]

Thanks a lot for your advise and going into details... Thanks to your videos I took the pro and cons into whether buying a Diesel vs Gas and the best fit for me was GAS.

[@Captain-Awesome]

I had a 2014 Ford Raptor with the 6.2 gas engine. I owned it for 5 years, drove it to 156,000 miles and idled it for years. I am a home builder in Dallas,TX there were many days when the truck didn’t shut off and idled for 8-9 hours for MONTHS on end. I used good oil and changed it according to what the oil called for around 5,000 miles. The only problem I had with that truck was a leak in the a/c condenser and the dash had to be removed. I had a 2020 Raptor after that with many issues here are a couple that I recall, two bad turbos, cam phaser, and other electronics like the screen just not coming on and other issues with it. Just incase anyone was curious about that engine.

[@Jassman3536]

I have 2. 2020 w 90,400k and 2021 with just under 164k. Been excellent motors and depending on pricing and options in 2026 I will get 2 more. My personal 2020 has dual exhaust out the rear, 5 star tune and a Carli 3" spring level w 37's. The 2021 XL is completely stock. No lifter issues, no anything other than we go through batteries.

[@milleniumann28]

7.3 is a game changer period! If people get past a 2% lifter failure rate and 13mpgs which by the way is cheaper than diesel at current costs these trucks would fly off the lot. To be honest i havent seen a 7.3 sitting at my local dealer its all 6.7 because they want 100k for them now at 7 or 9%.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

If 2% is a normal rate then it really is a nothing-burger.

[@nickizcool20]

I have a 2023 6.7 power stroke. Amazing truck with lots of power!!!! She’s a pretty truck!

[@davidflint2459]

I just bought a 22 f350 and love it so far. 16mpg and lots of torque, I wonder how many of the people thinking it shifts hard realize it's skipping gears, I thought it dogged down when shifting sometimes until I realized under light load it skipped 2nd and 4th gear

[@jeffcolbaugh403]

I have 108000 miles on my 2020 F250. Have had zero issues. Love this engine

[@MrDraper38]

But today I have 73k miles on my 2020 7.3 and love it. No more issues with my transmission since it was repaired. Fingers crossed. Still get the occasional hard shift but far less often and not getting stuck in gear.

[@Shelbyj13]

I have the 2020 7.3 with the 4.30 gears. Its a beast. I tow a 10k travel trailer with it. I never have to go WOT, even on mountain passes. The tranny can shift hard when its cold but it smooths out once it warms up some.

[@josephina24]

I've noticed that the people that complain about hard shifting never let their drive train warm up before leaving the driveway. My '10 v6 frontier shifts like someone is beating it with a 9lb sledge when I try to drive it under operating temp. Warmed up it is much more smooth

[@GettysGarage]

a couple people mentioned the cold can affect the shifts at first. but once it warms up it smooths right out.

[@roberthoel4903]

Love to see a transmission episode. My 2020 F250 STX is currently at Ford with 36,611 miles and the 10 speed transmission shifts hard, doesn’t down shift when needed and all around a mess. They attempted to reprogram but after a test drive they called me and said, we need to keep this. I am hoping the repairs fix the issue and I don’t return in 30,000 miles with similar issues. Thanks for the great content.

[@chadmiller6487]

I had this problem with my 20' F250 7.3 @35k miles. I traded it for the 23' GMC 6.6 gas. I have 43k on the GMC. No issues yet.

[@gregparrott]

Indeed, if the variable displacement gerotor oil pump drops oil pressure to ~7 PSI at idle, that sounds like it could become an issue. Ford could revise the gearing and/or gerotor profile to increase pressure at idle while maintaining the same pressure as before at higher RPM. Supposedly, they save ~1 MPG at highway speeds and RPM

[@campingalan]

Hello from Colorado, USA!! I have a 2021 F350 7.3liter with 4.30 gearing. I tow a 10000 lb travel trailer; and it has done real well in our Colorado mountains! We are at around 25k miles so far; and about 18000 miles towing. Yes...on our 5000th mile-ish, we did have a harness issue that was repaired under warranty. Also, we do have a hard shift point going into or out of 5th gear (of the 10 speeds) when empty. The maintenance team has reflashed the computer once, but I did a trailer tow shortly after it; so I feel that the transmission was still in the "learning" period to set its shift points; which seems to have a hard shift. My idling ration seems to be at about 100 hours of idling and 1000 hours of driving; so, I am hoping that is at an acceptable level!! I really try hard to not idle. Probably most of that idle time is when hooking up or unhooking the camper. Yes...I agree....oil changes are cheap as compared to engine repairs!! I change the oil at 5000 mile intervals. Since we live in a walking town, I'd say probably my biggest negative is that I can go like up to 9 months between changes; which I extrapolated off of this video that is not so good. Otherwise, I really really like the truck!

[@williamminsinger9956]

It all goes back to the 7.3. From the million mile diesel to the new godzilla gas. I know what my next rig ruck is gonna be.

[@ryanfaubert2014]

i change my oil 2 to once a year in my 250k mile 7.3 Powerstroke runs perfect

[@ericy3840]

20 more ft-lb at 1000 RPM higher compared to an engine designed 25 years ago. I'd like to hear more on how the 6.8 V10 was a boat anchor.

[@RamonTorres-ep3vn]

My 2020 f250 is in the shop getting a new cam & lifters right now. 90k miles. Thank god i got the 100k warranty. Only costing me $100. I hope the new cam & lifters are better. Love the truck and will buy another if the cam issue is fixed.

[@cjg1482]

I have a 2024 F350 with the 7.3 on order. I can’t wait! I’m coming from a 2016, 6.7 Powerstroke. The actual weights are 580# for the 7.3 and 1190# for the 6.7. 610# of weight savings or increase in capacity.

[@rollinwithronaldo1330]

I was a ram guy since the 90’s but my work truck has the 6.4 and at 15,000 miles it ate a valve… lost all faith in where stalantis is going and so i fled back to Ford and got tye F350 with the 7.3 😊🎉

[@MrDraper38]

My 2020 7.3 F250 Godzialla. Definitely an issue with the 10 speed. Mine was fixed. The picture the mechanic showed me when my transmission was completely apart at the dealer looked like some sort of ring that had a space which was what he said the issue was. Part was on backorder so mine was at the dealer for 8 weeks. Loaner was provided. But they fixed it and no issues since. Hard shifting in two different gears was the issue with it finally getting stuck in 10th gear. No charge all warranties. Same hars shifting with my 2018 10speed f150. Real bad in reverse. But traded it for the f250 Godzilla so never know if it finally went bad.

[@robertlumsden942]

I have the 2024 and just love it. Gas mileage not great but you know that going in.

[@Darren-r8l]

Don't aftermarket companies make racing lifters that don't delaminate for the 7.3 Godzilla engines? Don't aftermarket or performance companies make regular high pressure oil pumps for the 7.3 engines?Isnt there a performance tune you could get for the transmission hard shift problems?I know about voiding warranty's.I'm talking about after warranty's run out.

[@bruinlane]

My man said it was a beautiful spring day at the beginning of the video as he is wearing a heavy coat and there is SNOW on the ground!

[@ryansheard8092]

Great info! I also agree that the lifter issue isnt that much of an emergency. ALL mechanical items WILL have a certain % of failures and that is acveptable. 2% or less is acceptable. If your engine is one that has an issue that sucks but it doesn't mean there's some emergency for Ford to jump on.

[@sethw997]

Im glad gas is making a comeback. Diesel became like a Honda parking-lot car meet... Rubber-band tires, people barely tow with them, pavement princess suspension. These gassers (like many before) are a working truck for a real man who can keep a truck alive with their own 2 hands for a solid 300K.

[@marksman4004]

7.3 Windsor V8. I like that. Reminds me of the Cleveland and the romeo V8s. Old school

[@GettysGarage]

Exactly! I like that.

[@marksman4004]

@@GettysGarage id knew you would. 👍🏾

[@GaryBowman-y9i]

I have a 2020 f250 with the 7.3 and so far , no problems. Love that truck

[@CJColvin]

Some of the remaining Ford Econoline van body parts (like cab and frame) uses the 7.3L Godzilla V8 in they're U-Haul Trucks and man they're freakn beasts.

[@hpkntnw]

You my friend are not old enough to remember the brick nose fords from 87-91. This is a 21st century brick nose and the nostalgia factor is just right.

[@GettysGarage]

Haha yes that is a bit before my time!!

[@joeb4275]

Weren't brick noses 92-96? With 87-91 being slant noses and of course 82-86 being bull noses.

[@hpkntnw]

@@joeb4275 92-96 are simply OBS trucks. 87-91 are definitely brick nose due to the headlights they are almost shaped like bricks. Trust me Google brick nose ford and see what pops up in images.

[@jayg479]

I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Watch them all. Thank you.

[@laketimejr]

Would really like to see your thoughts on the pros and cons of the transmission. BTW this was "again" an excellent video.

[@tomc8115]

+1 Excellent video and a deep dive on the transmission would be a great addition to what's out there for the 7.3

[@deepwebintel]

Seen a bunch of 7.3 owners run catch cans to maybe prevent lifters destroying their engine

[@BigGyz680]

I must say that there is no other best infos on new trucks engines on you tube…, wow i don’t know how you get all those infos but you have my vote for the best super duty gas/diesel specs reviews on the entire net!!! I know i seached it all😂 And btw i have a h.o. Powerstroke f450 arriving in may,,, got time to tell us about how they got to 1200 pds-ft?

[@denniscox8363]

I have a 2019 f 150 with the eco boost. At 36000 my phasers started making noise they replaced them and said are programing would fix everything. In about 8000 miles it felt like it had a minor engine miss so back in it went. They told me what it was doing wasthe new programing they installed was creating a minor slip in the transmission and it needed the original version. I also told them it had a minor rattle on startup they checked it and said one of my phasers was starting to make noise. By this time I was getting close to running out of warranty. The service manager told me that Ford had redesigned the phasers and they were going to install those. I haven't had any problems with it since. I will say I love this engine. I do a fair amount of towing some in mountain passes this engine still impress me going both up and down. I feel the 3.5 with the the ten speed transmission is a remarkable package. On a side note I really liked your videos the information is well researched and delivered. Thank you...

[@richarddubois5529]

I have owned 14 6.7 Scorpion ans never got stuck anywhere never replaced a pump. Just use 2 cycle engine oil in the fuel and a good dpf cleaner.

[@royhaught9516]

Have a 22 F250 Godzilla engine with 4:30 gears and it have tons of power and no issues.

[@Hennes003]

Same issue then the Hemi. I had to rebuild mine and I changed my oil from 5w20 to 5w30 synthetic plus Lucas. Engine sounds way better

[@baprovidence6294]

They already make an intake for cars that don't point upwards! The torque is amazing, I have a 2020f350 and the 7.3 is amazing with no Deisel crap! My 2nd truck is a 2000 ford f350 with a 7.3 diesel which is the best truck ever.

[@GettysGarage]

Happy to here you are liking the engine!

[@brianjohnson4802]

I think I’ll wait for a ‘25 or ‘26 until there are more miles on these rigs and the bugs are worked out. I like what I see! Great review.

[@Camperfanatic01]

The 10sp trans in my f150 was the same. Which was one reason I chose the 6.2 6sp in my 2020 f250, however next time I upgrade I will go with the 7.3 10sp.

[@HighCountryRambler]

We can thank environmental lobbyists for destroying good diesel designs. And why I'm keeping my F350 7.3 power-stroke 6sp manual, no bells and whistles to break. Having a turbo makes all the difference when dragging a 15,000 lb trailer over a 12,000 ft pass where oxygen is at a premium. This was a excellent review, I have a RV with the V10 and agree on the boat anchor comment, although reliable. Maybe some day they will turbocharge the Godzilla?

[@bryonmorgan5208]

There are superchargers available on the aftermarket for the 7.3. Definitely agree that some kind of forced induction is required out west with our high mountain passes. I like my older diesel but the modern emissions systems stink. If I do get a new pickup it’ll be a gas burner and likely supercharged.

[@johnstecz9169]

Currently in the fence between a F 150 with a 5.0 or a F350 with a 7.3. gas so I found this video very helpful.l want the F 350 but the F150 would be easier for my wife to drive!😊

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I have the perfect solution for you. Buy an F-150 and swap the 7.3 into it😂 It should be a really easy swap and you can sell your brand new engine to recoup the costs of the crate engine.

[@mack73]

Interesting that you say RV's, I haven't seen 1 on any of the RV forums and its really hard to get an RV up to 40k+ miles as its only been 3ish years and a very small amount are putting 10k a year on RVs. Also RV's rarely idle (other than the guy at the campground that starts it 15 minutes before pulling away) - its 99% cruising down the freeway at 2k rpm

[@christopherjilek5467]

Great review of the 7.3!

[@jacobheather8755]

Very straightforward video and informative. Good job