OK, so I'm guessing that these truck WILL average 500,000 miles..... I am going to keep mine then. I am so used to gas burners that it is almost inconcievable that any engine can go ....... that long.

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It still runs strong... really strong. I guess there is a certain (fear factor) due to its age.Options- Hmm, I can sell and puchase something newer with a stick, or I can just do as those have described, drive it till it dies.Goal- To own a reliable/ worry free truck.This is my first...

I see the point you guy are making, however there is still value in the truck now. If I wait untill the engine blows the truck is worthless. A new engine is 6 to 7grand all by itself. Truck is no show queen, but has been taken care of. Guess what I'm trying to say is this truck is worked... Gets...

I am new to the forum and own a 2000 ford 7.3.It has logged about 230,000 miles and I was wondering just how long will these engines last. I have heard that they will surpass the 300,000 miles with no problems however I am terrified that when this thing kicks the bucket the truck will not be...

Brother sent a link to this site, I guess that I am- a Ford fanatic. Own 5 of them.