Editing Ford Power Stroke engine (section)

===Common issues===
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Despite being regarded as one of the most reliable diesel engines ever put in a light-duty truck,<ref name="9ways">{{cite web |last1=McGlothlin |first1=Mike |title=9 Reasons why the 7.3L was the most reliable power stroke |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/9-reasons-why-the-73l-was-the-most-reliable-power-stroke/ |website=DrivingLine |access-date=3 May 2021}}[[dead link]]</ref><ref name="10best">{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=David |title=In the Company of Greatness - 10 Best Diesel Engines |url=http://www.trucktrend.com/features/0607-dp-10-best-used-diesel-engines/ |website=TruckTrend |date=26 July 2006 |access-date=3 May 2021 |ref=5th on the list}}</ref> the engine had its own issues. A common failure point was the camshaft position sensor (CPS). The failure of this sensor would cause a no-start condition or a stall while running. The easiest way to diagnose a failed CPS is through movement of the tachometer when cranking. If the tachometer does not move, the CPS is most likely bad. The fuel filter/water separator also tends to be a minor failure point across the trucks. The aluminum filter housing can crack, causing fuel leaks. The heating element contained in the filter housing also can short out, blowing a fuse and causing a no start condition. The turbocharger up-pipes are a large failure point, with the pipes leaking from many different points but mainly from the joints. Leaking of the up-pipes causes the engine to lose boost and cause exhaust gas temperatures to increase. The EBPV exhaust back-pressure valve (EBPV) was also prone to failure; it could close when cold and get stuck on causing a jet engine like noise coming from the exhaust.

Most of the issues that came out of these motors were due to poor electrical connections. The UVCH (under valve cover harness) was prone to losing contact with either glow plugs or injectors which caused rough starts or a misfire depending on the year. 1994–1997 engines have two connectors going into each bank, whereas 1999–2003 engines had one connector going into each bank; troubleshooting the harness was easier for the 1994–1997 engines.

The 7.3&nbsp;L DI Power Stroke was in production until the first quarter of model year 2003, when it was replaced by the 6.0&nbsp;L. Nearly 2 million 7.3&nbsp;L DI Power Stroke engines were produced in International's Indianapolis plant.<ref>[http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/ford/0810dp_ford_power_stroke_diesel/viewall.html Ford's Power Stroke Diesel History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825005419/http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/ford/0810dp_ford_power_stroke_diesel/viewall.html |date=2012-08-25 }} Power Stroke Spotters' Guide</ref>

The 7.3&nbsp;L DI Power Stroke engine is commonly referred to as one of the best engines that International produced.<ref name="9ways" /><ref name="10best" />