Yes, cavitation is an issue on most if not all of the Diesels used in the Fords. The 7.3 IDI's are the worst because they are basically a bored out 6.9... the cylinder walls are thinner than the 6.9's and the Powerstroke's.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k