To be honest I kinda feel bad for the Ford guys that make money using there trucks to pull loads..
but at the sametime with all the issues that have been around for a while with Fords, since they took away the 7.3, why would they buy another Ford and take there chances if there family needs this to make money?
I would use a ford with a 7.3 in a heartbeat, but not a newer Ford.. they have no reliability
I picked up my Excursion last January...2000 w/ the 7.3L. It had 117000 miles on it and I took the risk. so far it has been great...my trailer and Jeep ways about 6000lbs...the Exc. has no problems running with traffic...or stopping.
You didnt take a big risk with the 7.3 it has been proven its the newer motors that have had so many problems. The 7.3 is only ford diesel I would have if I had to have one.