The last of the good ones was 99 and 00, when they still had the forged rods. I got rid of my 99 7.3 in favor of my 03. I wanted better mileage, and a truck that wasn't going to cost a billion dollars to get 400, 500+ horsepower out of. I accomplished both of those goals. I like how the Ford guys still try to claim their truck is better built. When it comes right down to it, my 03 is right on par if not better than what my 99 was. I can't speak for the 05+ trucks though. I think the 03/04 CTD was the best of the CR's because of the lack of a 3rd injection event, and catalytic converters...In just over one years time I have only gotten one tank average less than 20 mpg, and that was at 19.5 or so. I still get outstanding mileage after the mods I have done, I won't be selling this truck anytime soon.

 

I blew the doors off an F250 on Saturday and another this morning.

My wife thinks I'm crazy, but I get a kick outa it.

 

I recentley made the switch from ford to dodge. I definately miss the cab room, but the way it pulls makes up for it. Go with the Prodigy brake controller, I think the other guys will agree.

 

i had a 04 king ranch also but giving to many problems and a guy made a offer i couldnt refuse. then i tried gasser again and hated it. now i have a mega cab and never looking back.