Ford Recalling Super Duty Pickups, Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Brakes That Can Suddenly Fail

[ultrarunner]

Neighbor tows a 12k tag trailer for work up and down California and every 3 to 4 years buys new truck… he has owned several fords, 3 GMC and Dodge.

The 7.3 never needed anything other than oil changes.

The next 2 Fords had good performance but too many trips under warranty to the shop… the diesel GMC required an entire power plant install at 7k mikes…

The next was a GMC gasser no problems but not a diesel… and really used fuel but gas is much less than diesel here.

The Dodge is the current truck and fairing ok.

Hands down the 7.3 just ran.

He had no issues trading the problem trucks as they were still under warranty and dealer said the factory pays for the repairs.

 

[newbury]

Well,
My 2012 7.3 dually is paid for
Fairfax Va. property taxes on it dropped to $0 after it turned 20.
Insurance is not too bad
It hauls and does everything I need EXCEPT

The density of traffic and downsizing of individual parking slots has made it so I end up having to park in the hinterlands with long walks. It would probably be VERY costly to shorten it and narrow it.

You might be better off. If you drove a new 6.7L Ford diesel, you’d think your 7.3L was a slug and probably want to buy a 6.7L Ford. Then your bank account would be much smaller.

Night and Day difference in those trucks…..a true “wow” moment. They’ve doubled the HP/TQ and outfitted them with transmissions that are very well matched to the much higher power output.

I don't have "needs" to haul more than my loaded 12K Hudson trailer at 70 mph, which it's been doing fine since I bought the truck to tow that trailer. And I don't mind driving with the speed of traffic, I'm retired, and was raised driving in Vermont (speed limit other than interstate is still 50 mph).
And the size of my bank account is my problem. But a new truck would not consume a significant portion.

Neighbor toes a 12k tag trailer for work up and down California and every 3 to 4 years buys new… owned several fords, 3 GMC and Dodge.

The 7.3 never needed anything other than oil changes.

Hands down the 7.3 just ran.

My 7.3 has had a lot of "problems". Windshield wiper blade replacement, shocks, brakes, tires, oil (15 quarts every change). But no engine problems (knock on wood), get's 15mpg around town, 12 mpg when towing.

 

[Hay Dude]

Like I said, just don’t drive one. You’ll want it.