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Old 10-13-2011, 12:27 PM   #1
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Talking New towing vehicle - options

ok folks, so right now we have a Ford Expedition with the 5.4 V8... we upgraded our trailer and we knew that we were pushing our max with our last trailer. Now, we are thinking about upgrading. It will be a Ford Excursion,

but....

should we get the:::::

7.3L diesel or (we will not buy a 6.0L)
Triton V10..

Debate can start now.... lol..
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Old 10-13-2011, 02:03 PM   #2
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we were looking at a ford suv diesel. wanted to get rid of my truck and get one that we can both drive, but i stayed away from them, because i couldn't find any that didn't have a pile of miles on it.

why not look for a newer four door pickup? i have two kids and often take 3 kids and a dog with us.
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Old 10-13-2011, 03:22 PM   #3
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ok folks, so right now we have a Ford Expedition with the 5.4 V8... we upgraded our trailer and we knew that we were pushing our max with our last trailer. Now, we are thinking about upgrading. It will be a Ford Excursion,

but....

should we get the:::::

7.3L diesel or (we will not buy a 6.0L)
Triton V10..

Debate can start now.... lol..
7.3L. I tow my 35 foot Sprinter with a 2000 Excursion 7.3L and a Hensley hitch.
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Old 10-13-2011, 03:45 PM   #4
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The V10 is a powerful and proven engine but I'm partial to the diesel. JM2˘, Hank
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Old 10-13-2011, 04:43 PM   #5
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7.3 for me, we have 2 of them. Happy Campin........Ron
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Old 10-13-2011, 05:54 PM   #6
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Good luck finding a 7.3 that is in good shape and does not have a million miles on it. they are GREAT motors. I looked for 3 years before giving up and whent with a one ton dodge CTD quad cab. Next best thing in my book to the 7.3
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Old 10-13-2011, 06:07 PM   #7
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DIESEL for me, yes, more $$ but it's a truck that with proper care will give you 15 years!!
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Old 10-13-2011, 07:09 PM   #8
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I'd go for the 7.3. They last forever with proper maintenance, have decent power and get very good mileage. The downfall is trying to find a good used one because of the limited model run, and the fact that everyone keeps them.

They are out there and available. I've been looking around for one for about 6 months. And always a day late to buy.

The V10 is a decent engine, I'm just not a fan of Ford's modular engines.

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Old 10-14-2011, 07:08 AM   #9
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I was in the same place you are now. You can fine a good used 7.3 on ebay i have bought and sold around 6-7 cars and truck on ebay and have not had a bad thing happen yet ( key word being yet) i went with the 2009 f-350 V-10 due to me getting a great deal on it. I only go camping aroun 10 times per year so i would utilize the true power of the diesel 20 times per year. If your going to be traveling year round i would go for the 7.3 from all the reserch i have done they are way worth it.....
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Old 10-15-2011, 12:25 PM   #10
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If you can find a low mileage 7.3 get it. The V10 will kill you in fuel when you are not towing. Do not under any circumstances buy a 6.0 or 6.4 unless it has been emission deleted and not hotrodded.......I would not take one for free......the potential , cost of problems is too high.

Buy a 4door 3/4 ton in a dodge cummins up too 2007 (5.9 dsl) or Chevy DMax in 2005-2007 for least probability of diesel problems in a newer 4door.

The 7.3 are getting worn out and they are not near as powefull as the above and not any better on fuel than above either.

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If you can find a low mileage 7.3 get it. The V10 will kill you in fuel when you are not towing. Do not under any circumstances buy a 6.0 or 6.4 unless it has been emission deleted and not hotrodded.......I would not take one for free......the potential , cost of problems is too high.

Buy a 4door 3/4 ton in a dodge cummins up too 2007 (5.9 dsl) or Chevy DMax in 2005-2007 for least probability of diesel problems in a newer 4door.

The 7.3 are getting worn out and they are not near as powefull as the above and not any better on fuel than above either.

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Since they are looking at SUV based tow vehicles, it narrows the availability of what is out there. The 7.3 is in the top 2 of my all time light duty diesel engines ever built. They are not the most powerful (anymore), but they will pull any load you hook to and will last forever if they are taken care of. And the mileage will compare with the same generation Cummins (94-03) with similar gearing, weight and setup.

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