[Thomasbeau]

My '02 7.3 had just 150k on it and the motor was still extremely reliable. My problems were trying to keep up with the New England winters and corrosion. I had replaced the bed, tailgate, rocker panels, cab corners and all four doors. But the rust kept coming everywhere else including brake lines, power steering lines and transmission lines. Once when pulling the camper the steering box let go and I lost power steering and the power assisted brakes. Luckily I was pulling into my driveway as it happened. Otherwise it could have been a serious situation. It was the fear that another issue could strand us someplace in the future that made me decide to trade the old lady in.