7.3 Fuel Milage, reliability, 2001

[Podge]

I am looking at a 2001 F-250, with 55K miles. I just wanted to know what kind of MPG i can expect, tow capacities, and potential problems with a 7 year old truck with 55k miles.

I'd rather ask you all hear with real world knowledge than a dealer or a book.

 

[fordtrucker4life!]

Welcome to the site. Some others may be able to help you out since I have not had much time with my 7.3's. One thing is for sure finding a 2001 7.3 with only 55K on it is a blessing. I would seriously get that truck quick if the price is right.

 

[Podge]

Welcome to the site. Some others may be able to help you out since I have not had much time with my 7.3's. One thing is for sure finding a 2001 7.3 with only 55K on it is a blessing. I would seriously get that truck quick if the price is right.

it's seems rather a good price for what it is. 4x4, crew cab, lariat. $20k. Almost makes me wonder what's the matter with it to be so cheap.

I may be hanging out here for quite awhile if i end up getting it.

 

[hawkdriver]

I have an '01. Bought it used with 123000 on it. I tow about 1/4 of my driving time. I have about 155000 on it now after 1.5 years. No problems at all except front end hubs and brakes replacement. Love driving it no matter what diesel costs a gallon......Oh yea, I'm getting about 450 miles out of a 26 gal tank if I take it semi-easy with the throttle.

 

[Crumm]

just wanted to know what kind of MPG i can expect.

14-19 empty, 12-16 loaded.

tow capacities.

12k+

potential problems with a 7 year old truck with 55k miles

Thats low miles so nothing if the truck has been maintained. If you get it you might take it by the dealer and get the CPS upgraded for free.

 

[maw88]

My 01 7.3 had 122k when I bought it 3 yrs ago, now its sitting close to 180k. No complaints here I love it. The only downfall is the trans., I had to replace it at 128k, but I was running a extream programmer at that time.

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

Love driving it no matter what diesel costs a gallon......Oh yea, I'm getting about 450 miles out of a 26 gal tank if I take it semi-easy with the throttle.

It's smiles per gallon My 97 gets about 15-18 mpg empty. Not sure about loaded. Haven't really calculated that. It's had no real problems since I got it in September. 176k No major complaints here.

 

[Ken1]

I had a 2001 "X 4X4 w 3:73 gears life average was 15+ with 218K on "X" that included every drop of fuel I put in.
Winter summer towing running hard on freeway

If you want more detail just ask

Ken

 

[dpantazis]

price is on the high side, esp now with fuel being pricey and truck demand being down. i would try to get it as much as $15k

my Y2K, SC, LB, 4x4, 20 highway w/80hp econo chip , 16 in town, 15 loaded with 40hp tow prog 1 horse trailer. i could do better but i have a heavy foot. P)

 

[JLDickmon]

it's seems rather a good price for what it is. 4x4, crew cab, lariat. $20k. Almost makes me wonder what's the matter with it to be so cheap.

I may be hanging out here for quite awhile if i end up getting it.

diesel fuel is $4.19/gallon. That's why it's so cheap.