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Randy B
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• Virginia Beach, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 3/18/2003 |
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 Posted:4/1/2003 19:26 |
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I was just about ready to but a new "X" and talked to my dealer about the 7.3 PSD, but was saddened to hear that it has been replaced solely by the 6.0 Diesel. I have seen some negative comments about this new engine. Obviously the dealer talks very highly about it saying that it is a more efficient engine that yields greater HP and torque than the 7.3, plus about 10% greater fuel efficiency.
Anyone have any new comments on this engine?
Thanks
Randy B
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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• 336 posts |
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Posted:4/1/2003 20:45 |
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i cancelled the order on the 03 X because there are problems.not because i read all the posts from different boards,but because i have a couple of friends in the auto business that i respect(and they just bought new ford trucks with 6.0)and they are very unhappy.big problems.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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• 298 posts |
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Posted:4/1/2003 22:22 |
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You might be able to locate a 2003 X with the 7.3 on a lot somewhere. My local dealer has a 4x2 with the 7.3 that he can't get rid of. Don't give up hope yet.
FWIW, I would wait one year before buying the 6.0 PSD. Let them adjust to the learning curve.
Rick
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Dave Sullivan
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• Kitchener, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 2/27/2003 |
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• 199 posts |
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Posted:4/2/2003 09:43 |
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What are the problems with the new 6.0?
Dave.
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:4/2/2003 14:59 |
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Most of the problems are inherent to first-year model engines/vehicles. No matter how many tester vehicles you have, when you turn a new model over to the public that's when you really find out the strengths and, mostly, weaknesses. I'm sure the 2004 models will have fewer bugs.
Rick
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