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Open Roads Forum  >  Tow Vehicles  > 2003 Ford Diesel This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 5   Prev  |  Next Wrigrn • View posts Crosby, TX New Member Joined: 08/11/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/26/03 10:47am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I drove the F250 xlt 6.0 crew cab again yesterday, and both my wife and I are impressed. I am in a quandry as to go for the diesel or the gas type truck.We won't be traveling but 2 or 3 times a year,and we want to use whatever we buy as a practical drive around in vehicle. I am concerned about the periodic maintenance trips to the dealer for oil changes etc. Sounds pretty expensive. We will be pulling a 32 ft. Argosy, and I realize the diesel would do the job without a problem. Is there any gas powered truck package that would do the trick and still get decent enough milage ( more than 10 mpg )? We will probably have to buy a used vehicle. Ron Qwest • View posts Loveland, CO Full Member Joined: 07/03/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/26/03 11:24am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator A gas truck + pulling 32' = 10mpg Maybe at 50-55MPH. 2001.5 Dodge 2500 QC4x4 CTD, 2003.5 Jayco Qwest 282v ACZL • View posts UPstate,NY Senior Member Joined: 10/09/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/27/03 12:52am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If you don't mind getting a little dirty, change your own oil. Cost roughly 45 bucks (oil & filter). You'll also need a 16-20 qt. drain pan ( 7 bucks at Pep Boys). Grease the front end ( 4or 5 fittings) at same time of oil change. I use my '03 F250 PSD CC SB 4x4 as a daily crewzer, plus it's our primary vehicle ( I'm not too comfy in the Buick Century). As far as gassers go, I feel you won't find many or any that get much above 10 mpg. With the rig your towing, any long distance, hills, or more weight go with the diesel set up. If you have to go used and want a PSD, the 7.3's will suit you well. I'm towing a '03 Jayco 325 BHS and can't seem to get rid of the smile on my face. P.S. A 5 gallon covered pail for used oil and large funnel will come in handy too. 2003 F250 SD,CC,4x4,SB,AT,Lariat,6.0PSD 2006 Cedar Creek Silverback 33 LBHTS "Custom" Member of The Cedar Creek RV Club "Creekin' in the Summer" "The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends" "Catin' in the Winter" c5racer • View posts Hurricane New Member Joined: 08/16/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 08/27/03 01:17am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator You could go here and read about the Fords. Detroit Free Press Yes, I have Dodge on order. * This post was edited 08/28/03 01:47am by c5racer * On Order: 04 3500 Laramie DRW LB QC, HO, Anti Spin 4.10s, 6speed, Bun Warmers, Silver with Sport Pkg. Will be shipped Aug 14th. Or Order: 04 3670RL Big Sky Montana 5th, 3 slides, Fireplace, Sat Dish, Central Vacuum, 36' 6", 14100 gross, due in the middle of August. Should give Ram something to do. Banshee Breeze • View posts boston ma usa New Member Joined: 02/01/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 02/09/04 04:56pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Walmart Ford filter 10- oil 1.50? qt or buy house brand.( Tech fron GM proving grounds says it is good oil) Truck is high so it is easy! ( 48 year old woman- me) AAFD • View posts Michigan Senior Member Joined: 05/05/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 02/09/04 05:32pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I have an 04/03 PSD and love it!! It has been a great truck getting 18 MPG and running very good even with temps below zero!! I can't wait to pull with this unit next month KC 05 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 8379 triple side with the Atrium Daniel H • View posts Walker La. Senior Member Joined: 12/17/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 02/09/04 05:54pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Heres another happy camper with a 03 6.0, about 8500 miles problem free, no reflashes , all good. regards Daniel H. 03 F350 6.0 CC DRW 3.73 2002 Prowler 30 5S bunkhouse fiver 10200lbs. rayban1912 • View posts Sacramento Senior Member Joined: 11/19/2002 View Profile Posted: 02/09/04 09:20pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator 12,000 miles trouble free. jthorpe • View posts Raleigh, NC Senior Member Joined: 05/20/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 02/10/04 07:31am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Some are problem free, some aren't. They sure have had a lot of buybacks. My brother had his 03 bought back, and now working on getting his 04 bought back because of the same issues that were supposedly fixed. Fords fix to the whole thing was to turn off the pilot injection. Wow, they worked hard to figure that one out. ____________________________________________ Webmaster - www.dieseltruckresource.com A great site for Dodge / Cummins owners! wiki.dieseltruckresource.com Good diesel tech info 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 - Cummins Turbo Diesel Dually, Black, 6 spd auto WorkToFish • View posts Western Washington Senior Member Joined: 05/22/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 02/10/04 09:09am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator It's funny how most folks who complain about the 6.0L PSD don't even have one...but their brothers sister inlaws son has one and had it bought back. Makes me think one of two things.... 1) They are paid by DC or GM. 2) Believe everything they read on the Internet to be true 100% of the time. This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 5   Prev  |  Next Open Roads Forum  >  Tow Vehicles  > 2003 Ford Diesel

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