Here's Why The Ford Powerstroke 7.3 Turbo Diesel Lasts Forever (And Why New Fords are Junk) 

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I manufactured that engine. I was a manufacturing engineer at Navistar when we built the 7.3L Powerstroke for Ford. It was a "black box" product. Ford gave us the performance goals and we designed and built the engine. It has forged crank and rods (until rods were later changed to powdered forgings), the cam was machined from billet steel and the block and heads were cast and machined in our factory in Indianapolis along with the cam, crank and rods. We produced one engine every minute. After the 6.0 fiasco Ford started working to developing their own engine. Navistar turned away from quality to cost cutting and ruined their own engines. I believe Ford's first engine was the 6.7 (I left Navistar after the 7.3). The corporate atmosphere changed. When the 7.3 was being produced we believed we were the premier engine manufacturer, we were the best at what we did and we made the best engine. Even the hourly guys had the ability to halt the production line when they saw a quality problem. And they took pride in what they were producing. After the 7.3L all that changed and making a cheap engine was the goal.

My dad's a Ford guy. He had a 6.0 that was ALWAYS broken. He's got a new Ecoboost that's okay, but his daily driver is still a '95 7.3 Powerstroke. The only problem he ever had with that trunk was electrical and had nothing to do with the engine. It has 571K miles and is still going strong.

you forgot to give it a dougscore

You're gonna regret selling that Excursion!

Should have tried to sell it to the Car Wizard so he can tow his new yacht around, lol.

*calls powerstrokes unreliable* *owns a fleet of unreliable European cars that are constantly in the shop*

I was waiting for Westin to show up: "Y'all talkin about diesels?!" 🤣

*well boi’s we lost another one of the fleet . RIP powerstroke*

Never say no to Father Douglas, or all your quirks will become mainstream.

I came here for a truck review and I see Tyler and John getting a couples massage under mood lighting.

The Platinum even comes with custom bird crap on the fender 🤣😂

Twin turbos? Having a hard time finding my second turbo on my f250 🤔

"Inappropriate Santa" awesome dry humor

“So what’s so special about the 6.7?” “Well, it’s not a 6.0 or 6.4...” lol

6.7L have one turbo, should have a bit of a clue if your going to talk about them.

The new 6.7s are the most reliable trucks on the market now. Hard to compare the old trucks to the new ones, due to regulations all companies had to re-engineer everything

Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five.. Canyonero! Canyonero!

well boi’s we lost another one of the fleet rip powerstroke

Modern ford's aren't junk lol. The 6.7 is still extremely reliable, and most of ford's products now, with the exception of the focus and Fiesta dcts are pretty rock solid.

Lol I can't get over when hoovie said the massaging seats felt like sitting on an inappropriate Santa Clauses lap.

I don't think it's fair saying "All new ford's are junk" the first iteration of 6.7 powerstrokes (2011-2013) were, in my opinion, better than the 7.3. Longevity, power load, and flat out reliability. I've heard of people with 2018+ powerstrokes having issues. But that's the third iteration of the 6.7, stick with 2012 superdutys if you want to upgrade from a high mileage 7.3. My 2012 was bought with 200 miles. I've now got almost 400k. The only service I had, was replacing my Def tank 4 years ago. That's it. Still using the original Mastercraft batteries too. If you want a powerstroke, stick to these years, and just stay away from 6.0/6.4s all together... 1998-2003 or 2011-2013.

in the US: "yeah we use big ass Diesel Engines on big ass trucks" here in France "yeah so my small Renault Clio has a Diesel Engine"

I had a 97 F350 CrewCab Dually 7.3 w/5-speed. 580,000 miles on it. -It had high performance turbo, injectors, oil pump, fuel system, clutch, and all supporting modifications. I daily drove that truck for 3 years, towed with it, and put 93k on it. During its lifetime, I don't think I ever saw it get below 16 MPG with an avg of 18-21 MPG. All fuel stops, mileage, and receipts recorded. An exception would be when I towed a mobile home and left it running overnight in the winter to sleep with heat. That trip was 10~ MPG. It leaked some oil. The only thing that broke was a fuse due to a fuel bowl heater short. That's it. Tell me a 7.3 with power can't be reliable. I'll wait.

did i just watch an episode of "friends in trucks getting coffee"?

so the obvious answer is put the 7.3 into the newer f-250 ;)

Diesels lost me when they required you to pour in urine for the exhaust.

Just wanted to point out a small mistake, not ragging on you just wanted to let you know. The 6.7 is not a twin turbo engine from the factory. It is a Single VGT turbo in the valley. The 6.4 was a compound turbo engine. The early 6.7 engines had a twin scroll turbocharger where it had 2 inlets for the compressor housing and the compressor wheel was 2 sided. It was a very interesting setup.

Cars and Bids is so brilliant. I can see many more RU-vidrs using this platform to advertise their latest cars for sale. Doug has created something truly special

“I thought about doing a brodozer build, but then I realized I don’t need to compensate for a tiny weeny”

All hoovies videos : old cars are better than new...

My dad has a 7.3 diesel and refuses to sell it. I don't blame him because it's 20 years old and still runs like a champ.

I'm thinking for somebody that has never touched a wrench. He sure seems to think he knows everything

Yes, sure, old International 7.3 better than modern. I was owner of two f350 in Siberia on 1998, they was amazing.

Wow y’all really don’t know much about diesels lol

I have a 96 7.3 PSD. It’s got a built trans, a nice exhaust, and a 4” lift on 35’s. It’s like the passage of time, or a valley being born from a small winding river. A strong redwood cemented through millennia by its roots. What I’m saying is that it’s slow. Really slow. But I love it.

4:20 Those steps will NOT break even if tjhe rest of the truck is trashed :) #whistlindiesel

When is John Ross going to take the braces off the front of his truck 🤭

Hoovie: "I've never seen another engine where it has common issues listed!" BMW S85 (V10): "Am I a joke to you?"

Ha looking at the excursion from the dash back, it looks like a freaking limo or bus! Anyone remember those 90s dodge ram vans that were extended and I think they were 15 passenger. LOL

The 6.0 is great once bulletproofed with head studs and EGR removal and then a nice tune makes it a beast. The bottom ends are quite stout 👍 I’ve had a ‘04 F350 and it has been awfully reliable. Lariat with leather and all the power features here but massaging seats and silly power step and 360degree nannie cam for a mere $48,000 in 2004 and it’s still worth half that because it’s cared for and clean and without a gazillion miles on it..

"Its an S class!" Yea power windows and keyless entry is really crazy nowadays huh

7.3, 6.7, 6.0, 6.4 imo. Also there is a company that will transform new F250s into new excursions, and even 6 door versions as well

All we used until three years ago was 7.3’s and they pulled anything we hooked up to. We tried a duramax. And it did okay. Pulled well but that’s about it. We traded it in before 100000 kms. And we now have a 6.7 powerstroke and it hasn’t had any problems yet. And one thing I hate when people say Is “you need horsepower to pull” you don’t! Unless you don’t know how to pull a load. And yes they are basic but you know what it gets the work done and looks so good doing it

0:00 is that walk verified by the ministry of silly walks?

Alternate title: here's why selling all my reliable cars and continuing to buy unreliable cars led to my bankruptcy

"The 6.7 is the next best diesel" 12 Valve Cummins- Are you sure about that?

This is literally just two friends geeking over trucks 😂 i love it

Everytime I hear the interior bling sounds at startup I feel like i'm at work in the work truck heading out into the field or in west texas on a job out in the field and i'm getting in the f150 rental from the outside 100deg heat.

Hoovie didn't even let jrgo drive the 7.3. and he was hating on his truck like the whole time I kinda feel sorry for him. Showing up to just get crapped on for a day 😂

Have to say, looking at Tyler's house he is really struggling in life.

Hoover: hmm yes this car is extremely reliable Also Hoovie: ight it’s gonna head out

Wish Ford would bring back the excursion, it was a great suv. It would be awesome to get a 2020 excursion with the new 7.3 GAS v8 and the 10speed transmission.

Hoover talking about fords being junk when he keeps buying BMW's lol.

5:59 into the video. Best non intentional Owen Wilson impersonation ever 😂😂😂 Love your videos and always excited to see what the next video brings

Amazing how he has a decent knowledge of these diesel engines 7.3s 6.0s etc and also appreciates super cars and sports cars of all eras

The secret to being a ford guy is, even when it's broken, it'll still get you home, most of the time.

6:12 “ O .... WOAH... It massages your lower parts too, well let’s before I get too excited here “ 😂😂😂 i died after watching that

7.3 Diesel with 6 speed Manuel transmission = Perfect vehicle.

I’ve had my ‘97 E350 7.3 van for 2+ years, bought it for $1,800. I’ve put considerably more in for repairs, but none engine related! At 350,600 miles, the engine is rock solid. And it hasn’t had a proper oil change the entire time I’ve had it. But that is on the agenda!

Hoovie hates on everyone else’s car. Geez, the guy just got that truck...quit making him feel bad.

I would take the 7.3 Liter every day and twice on Sunday over anything newer. And I LOVE the sound of the old 7.3s! Simple, reliable, rock solid. Gimme.

The issues with the modern 6.7 powerstroke also apply to every modern diesel, the emissions shit is a headache and ruins fuel economy

I miss my old 7.3! My mom though 4x4 meant it could go through anything and she ended up going through 4 feet of water and a week later the truck threw a rod and it got 22 mpg

I love how Hoovie keeps showing us the bird sh!t on John's truck. :D

I had a V10 Triton model of the Excursion. They're worth a lot and they're very good.

6:55 Not twin turbo, just one

Best episode in a while!!! Love diesel content.

This is the crossover we never knew we needed

The new transmissions with the 6.7's are so much better than the 7.3s though.

I can’t wait to bid on this... and probably lose

We had a 1994 F-Superduty (450 cab and chassis) which had the 7.3L Powerstroke which was available mid model year to replace the non-DI engine. It blew the turbo a few times early ownership until we changed the rear end ratio to drop the revs. Retired it at 495k km as we out grew it and the reefer box wore out. Apart from a few oil drips it ran great considering how hard it was ran.

Big emblem is for the adaptive Radar Cruise Control, that’s why you see the big plastiglass Toyota, Lexus, Honda, etc emblems, there’s a lil radar behind there

Hoovie: “Here’s a great, not-crap car! Time to SELL!” Me: 🙄 Still not forgiving you for selling that Lambo. 😖

Hoovie and his friend talking about not wanting to be the guy in a big truck that holds everyone up while merging. Me: *Laughs in truck driver*

Y’alls chemistry is great. Would love to see more John Ross and hoovie debates!

My dad's '03 F30 has the 7.3l turbo. After 340K miles, it still starts and runs like it did the day it left the factory. Had to buy new batteries 4 years ago.

“Can’t understand what it means to be a ford guy they don’t last forever” says the guy who buys cars that literally burn themselves to the ground...

I'm convinced that this channel is about worshiping old cars and bashing new ones🤦🏾‍♂️

"it's well over 2 hands - it's bigger than my hands... it just gets bigger" - that's what she said

*Another cool video! I really love that huge truck!* #AcCollection

Love listening to used cars salesmen talk about cars and motors. Just review the cars pretty boy!!!😂🤣😂🤣

From what I understand the consensus is the 6.7s are fairly reliable, even the emissions systems work decently compared to previous models. Its no 7.3 of course, but much much better than the 6.0 and 6.4.

I'm weak! That Lil jump he did off the truck tho😂😂🤣🤣🤣

"I see you had to turn a key" 😂😂

The Platinum is a very comfortable place to sit and wait for the Tow Truck

For the record the 6.7 Powerstroke is a single vgt turbo, not a twin turbo like the ecoboost. Just figured I'd point that out

The 6.7 is a beautiful and wonderful engine. And so is the 7.3

My grandpa had a fully optioned excursion that was about the same model year and it was my favorite truck to be in as a kid, one day we were all in the house and thought someone was trying to steal it because we had heard the motor turning over. Turns out the truck had an issue where it would try to start itself. The second time it had this problem a fire started in the engine bay, after that the ford was gone and my grandpa only buys Lexus and Toyota products now lol

For the first year or two of the 6.7 they had ceramic ball bearing turbos and they would grenade.

The stain on the centre of the back seats look exactly like the driver casually leaned over and gut shot someone who owed him money!

Great video I have a 99 7.3 with 126k miles. Love it, its nick name is Monster Clack. It's stock and loud. It's annoying to people in cars next to me on the road. I pull up and they give me the f you look and roll up their windows or move forward. It's slow but it hauls heavy weight like a champ!

I own a 2003 Ford F-250 7.3 Crew Cab 4x4, 59,000 miles(all original-white color-tan leather & always garaged) purchased new 12/92. I went to buy new engine 6.0 diesel but dealer told me the new 6.0 engine had issues and they extended the 7.3 due to the 6.0 engine issues. Purchased 7.3 and who new right? No engine issues ever but the truck eats tires 3rd set. I bought @ $7600 off sticker. Still have all docs too. My new Nextdoor came over and looked at my truck and he got so excited I thought he was going to faint and he told me to name my price and I told him no because I promised the truck to my son in law! Truck is a beast as the truck will lay a tire scratch with little effort. Looks like the day I bought brand new.

Literally no one: Tyler: Time to sell the second most reliable, relatively low mileage vehicle I have.

My OCD was kicking in with the twist in JR’s seat belt 😂

I own a 1999 F250 Super duty 4x4 crew cab 7.3l powerstroke just hit 438,000 miles still running strong, bone stock and looks great! I love it!

I am an ole crippled guy and kind of limited on what I can do. I have a 2003 f350 7.3, a few weeks ago my engine started a metallic screaming noise, I first thought that one of the front pulleys was getting ready to lock up. After turning off the engine it would not even try to turn over. It left me stranded in the boonies. I had it towed in, 3hrs later They found the starter had stayed engaged and had broken inside. I put on a new starter and a new relay in fuse panel everything now works but I dont know what caused it and I am afraid to go anywhere. Any ideas??

Last time i was this early my girlfriend didn't speak to me for the rest of the night.

I have one that’s right at around 100,000 miles and there’s been absolutely nothing wrong with it. You have to give it a chance

Can you tell me if it is possible to put the front end including headlights, grille, hood and other body panels and rear lights, splon from Ford F-250 on the Ford Excursion? How much could it cost approximately?