2000 - 2003 Diesel Excursions...
 

7.3L or 6.0L
4x4
Loaded options

I am looking into something described as above with 45-80K miles on it. What starts going wrong in and after these timeframes/mileages and what should I look out for, other than the 2003s that have the first editioon 6.0L?

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We have a friend that is looking to possibly sell his. It's a 2000, XLT, 7.3 diesel, 4x4, dark blue, dual air, loaded with 100K miles. Never had any issues with the truck. Let me know if you want to talk to him.

Patti

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Thanks Patti. I will only settle for Black or Charcoal.

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How about as much back seat room as an excursion with the benefits of a truck ...2004 ,every option , 31k miles .

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ABA, thanks. I am real estate shopping before purchasing a truck, and while I like yours, I just don't want to drop more than $28K or so on a used diesel one day. I like a nice truck as much as the nice guy, but just don't use it enough to warrant a big ticket truck. I'll be down next weekend.

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Sydwayz: The 2003 6.0's are legendary for having a lot of issues. Ford brought these out too early. Do a search.

The 7.3 is a trustworthy engine- just noisy.

Replacing the Av? or adding to?

Wannabe

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Thanks Wannabe. I was actually with Boot/Joe when he grenaded a black 2003 6.0L Ex. I would replace the Avalanche someday when I get some more things in line. I really, really like my Avalanche, but have my heart set on a black vehicle with black wheels/chrome lip (LOVE that look) someday.

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Tantrum just got a 2005 Ex PM him.

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so did masher...

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buy the 7.3...

hey, i can finally write that w/o get'n fired :evilb:

10 years at ford powertrain development... ;)

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o, by the way the early 2000's do not use a mecanical diode in the e4od auto. that's a good thing.

don't buy one that has used a chip....and buy one with low miles and has never had the trans fluid changed...

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have an 03 6.0 , when we got it had it reflashed for rolling idle, runs great since (sept 04) love ours, got 21.5 mpg this weekend to Va Beach.

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These guy's will have your answers.

http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/for...php?topicid=40
and/or
http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbt...at=&Board=UBB9

I have an '05 6.0L, never looked at fords before this one so I cant help you. I do know that the early gen 6.0L where pretty bad but they have suposedly fixed many of the problems. Im liking mine so far @ 5000/mls

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05 dually with 6.0 has over 30k miles without a minutes trouble and will roast the tires or a Honda at will . 06 King Ranch F350 with 6.0 has 1700 miles with no trouble except I should've got a bigger lift ..

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That is the look, that is what I have and it works, just stay with GM. They make black vehicles :D