![]() When you hear the classic “yeah, my buddy has a diesel with 500k+ miles at his ranch,” it’s a 7.3 Powerstroke, not a 5.9 Cummins. Except for bent push rods (which are uncommon), the majority of these components are sensors and valves that can be easily repaired. While I had to choose seven problems to represent the 7.3, you’ll find that the majority of these issues are extremely simple and inexpensive to resolve. Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) Failure.Exhaust Back-Pressure Valve Failure (EBPV).7 Most Common 7.3 Powerstroke Engine Problems With a reputation for being one of the most over-engineered diesel engines ever, it’s unsurprising that Ford produced nearly 2.5 million 7.3 Powerstrokes before discontinuing production. The 1999 models received a significant power boost, primarily through the addition of a wastegated turbocharger and an intercooler, boosting output from 210hp and 425tq to 275hp and 525tq. It is without a doubt the most reliable Powerstroke ever built, trailing only the 5.9L Cummins engine produced from 2003 to 2006.īetween 19, this monstrous 7.3L diesel engine was produced in two variants before being phased out in mid-2003 due to emissions regulations and improved gas mileage. The 7.3 Powerstroke is frequently dubbed the “Legendary 7.3.” Apart from being the largest diesel engine ever installed in a high-volume, consumer-grade truck, it is widely regarded as the second most reliable diesel engine ever produced. ![]()
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