Getting a bit frustrated...
 

Hi! Stumbled on this site while looking for answers to my ECU problems with my aging (but MUCH loved!) 1997 Ford F-350 crew cab Powerstroke tow vehicle.

My Powerstroke used to be owned by a towing outfit - and I rescued it in 1998. It's barely got 105k on it now, and I bought it with 34k! We towed our 1997 travel trailer with it for 16 years, then upgraded the trailer. It's then that I discovered I needed a intercooler, exhaust and intake improvements, additional tranny cooler (yes, it's an automatic), and finally, a computer reprogram. Gauges installed on window pillar.

We use our beloved p/u for nothing but towing - or hauling junk to the dump. It's our baby! As much as I think I'd love to get a new p/u, that's pretty much out of the question. I'm retired now so we have to watch our $$$. I think it would cost us as much for a new p/u as our house cost us 30 years ago (about $80k), and I just can't wrap my head around that - :dang:

So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I'll be lurking around in the shadows here, reading everything I can about other folks experiences with similar trucks.

I dont have a ford but I think thats the 7.3 engine? I say keep it and upgrade, cheaper than buying new. at 105K miles it has years to go. Good luck

Welcome to the site it's great to have you here

Tony:hellox:

Welcome to the forums. Expect to get at least 250k from that powertrain.

welcome to db:hellox:
the 7.3 is a great motor. i'd say keep it and upgrade some stuff.
I agree on the cost for a new truck:scare2::s: