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I'm going to look at a 2000 Ford F250 diesel. It is a 2wd extended cab with trailer package and 200,000 km (about 125,000 miles). It was used previously for hauling a fifth wheel travel trailer south each winter and back again in the spring. Otherwise just around town truck that came from Alberta so pretty much rust free and appears to be well looked after. I don't really need a 4x4 and 2wd has a few less parts to maintain.

I've been doing some research and the 7.3 powerstroke seems to have a good name. Anything in particular to look for with these?

It would be a second vehicle and light duty pick up for me. Nothing really near its capacity however I have wanted a diesel for years.
 
I would check the glow plug relay and intake heater relay on the engine. The look like a 70-on ford starter relay on the motor next to the fuel filter housing. take a test light with you one side will be hot and the other will be hot when you turn the key. If no light with key on bad relay. Beware if the truck is running when you get there as it may hide bad glow plugs or relays. I prefer to start the truck my self cold to here any trouble or cold start problems. Other than that common sense will tell you a lot. Only thing I ever had trouble with was glow plugs and relays and I have owned 8 fords with 6.9 to power stroke 7.3 and currently driving a 2000 .
 
i had and wished i still have either, 2000 f-350 with 7.3 in it ...had no problems in the time i had it, 60k miles owned,,, good motor, well sought after now days... also had a 95 stroke that had a glow plug relay replaced,,,[as stated it looks like a stater relay], only problem i had, 40k miles owned, also a 7.3, which didn't have all the computer junk like today's trucks...both were a 2 w/d
 

Thanks to both of you for the tips. The 7.3 has a good reputation here as well however most are either 4x4 or dual wheel models. The idea of a heavy 2wd is actually quite appealing to me. I could easily get along with a V8 gas however I have wanted a diesel for years. My brother had a Dodge with 5.9L Cummins and while the motor was great on fuel with good power, some part of the running gear was always needing attention. His buddy has newer GM diesels and they are power houses for sure but well out of my price range.

I will have a look at the Ford this week and ask that it be cold when I arrive.
 
I just bought a 99 with a 7.3 in with 240000 miles on it. I knew the truck and how it was cared for and nothing has ever been done to the motor except glow plugs. Five of the eight were bad so it got a complete new set when I bought it. The shop checked out the pump and injectors and they were all fine.

Bob
 
I have a 97 Ford with the 7.3 powerstroke. At 90,000 miles the flyweel went bad and now at 160,000 the flywheel is again out of it. It is an automatic and the flywheel busts all to pieces. Anybody else have this problem?
 
my 95 was a 5sp,,, 2000 was a auto, didn't have enough miles to find out,,,my guess is ford must have put a stronger flywheel [flex plate]on later models...you might check to see if there is a stronger fly wheel, because of the power, also log-on f.t.e [ford truck enthusiast] to find out more info on that site...may need to log-in like y.t. to be a member.
 
don't scare him saying you want it to be cold when you get there...just slide in to converstation stating you would like to see how long it takes up to warm up for your travels,,,after sitting over night..
 
i have a 99 f450 with a 7.3 and liked it so much hunted down a 99 f350 with a 7.3 psd.

good engines. like em better than the 6.0 and later engines.

177k on the 350, and 130k on the 450

have had normal maint costs. 1water pump, 1belt, 1 fan, 1GEM module due to a leaky clearance lamp.. etc... um.. 1 pyrometer probe.. couple pieces of trim plastic... not much else...

soundguy
 
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