F350 Dually PSD Information
 

Looking around at some trucks. Mainly interested in a 2000-2003 F350 Crew Cab Dually PSD 4X4. Did they have any problems with these?

Thanks in advance
LS JR.

Re: F350 Dually PSD Information
 

Yes. There were significant problems in the early 6.0L's ('03)...if you get a 7.3L, there should be no problem, as that motor is about bulletproof in its later years. If you want a 6.0L, get a late '04 or later. They had a lot of issues and bugs.

Re: F350 Dually PSD Information
 

Anyone have one they want to sell with the 7.3L?

Re: F350 Dually PSD Information
 

As with anything new (like the 6.0) they had a few issues. Ford did a very good job of remedying those issues. Not always were there instant fixes and some of the computer flashes weren't 100% but they straightened it outI had an '03 6.0 and it had no more or less troubles than any new vehicle. I know a bunch of others with the same experience. I now have an '04 Excursion and an '05 on the way.

I have a theory about the "6.0 bad rap". I believe it's the handful of owners who got on the net and started posting about them. Happy owners have little reason to post about their trucks.

Re: F350 Dually PSD Information
 

The 7.3 was a good motor but the transmission was a little weak,,other than that it was a good truck( I had a 2000 f350 crew cab 4x4) but I love my 04 6.0 with the new transmission.(and I've had no problems in the last 15 months I've owned it)

Re: F350 Dually PSD Information
 

Agreed. But they did rush it to market. Not knockin' Ford, I'm a Ford guy through and through, but I wouldn't buy an early 6.0L...I absolutely love my '05, though! :cool:

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All things being equal, I wouldn't either. However, If I came across a stellar deal on an '03, I wouldn't hesitate. Ford has rthe bugs worked out and I figure whatever they needed has been done to what trucks are on the road.

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Had an 03 Ex bought back by ford. Have 3 450's all 03's so far 1engine at 25k, all have had new injectors at less than 50k. None of them ever saw offroad diesel.

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I have an 2003 and i love it. It does have the 7.3 though.

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I had a 7.3L, their great motors the only problem I ever had was the trans went out at about 130k miles (which I'm not complaining about) . Now I have a '04 6.0L ,(45k miles) I had an oil leak from the high pressure lines (pretty common) and the computer was re-flashed three times, other than that it has been a great truck and it rides much better than the old one plus they have more power :D . like they said just be careful if you get an 03 6.0L.