Thoughts on a 2002 F350 7.3

[Lars]

I had an 02' F-250 for nine months and put 20,000 miles on it. It ran great until the transmission went out. Ford rebuilt the tranni and two months to the day after getting it back it blew up again. I got rid of it while it was still in the shop getting another transmission. All of our work trucks or fords though and they handle the abuse great, we have some with over 350,000 miles on them.

[dirtrulz]

Were the 02 fords still leaf spring in front. They had terrible turning radius. Especially if its a crew cab. Get used to long walks in parking lots.

[roberth]

how many miles - service records?

go for it

My 03 has leaf springs.

[jmg8550]

Were the 02 fords still leaf spring in front. They had terrible turning radius. Especially if its a crew cab. Get used to long walks in parking lots.

Yes they were

[buffalobo]

2000 7.3l, 400,000 miles, normal maintenence +2 clutches (I am hard on them, get a Luk)

I will rebuild it when needed, will never voluntarily switch to different model or make.

Post up link if you decide to pass on it.


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[milwaukeeshaker]

Just what seems to be wrong with leaf springs?

[COcz]

Yes

[milwaukeeshaker]

One other thing you might want to know, the F350 has a 4:10 ratio rear end. The F250 comes with a 3:73 standard, the 4:10 is optional. 3:73 is still just great for towing, saves some fuel and engine life, and is wonderful on the highways.

[ben4372]

Just what seems to be wrong with leaf springs?

They ride a bit rougher than the coil springs. They switched in 05ish. The pre 05's with leafs don't turn as tight. If you've driven a 90's F250 with the twin I beam, its about like that. The coil fronts turn like an old school Bronco. I have to cut super W I D E just to do a U turn on in my work truck. Not a big deal.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Personally I'm not worried about the ride, I want a truck for the weight hauling, towing, and 4x4 capabilities, that usually means it will be sprung stiff. You either get ride, or capacity, I'm not sure you can get both. I expect a 3/4 or 1 ton truck to ride rough but it's really no big deal, after all I am sitting on a nice soft seat.