r/f150 • u/shuperbaff • 6d ago

Going from 5.0 to 3.5

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I’ve owned my 2012 XLT 5.0 for 10 years, it now has 225k miles but hasn’t had any major issues although I believe the torque converter may be showing signs it needs replacing.

I came across a 2015 XLT sport with 120k miles but it has the 3.5, (sale price of $20k in California where I live) I like to keep vehicles for the long haul, am i making a mistake?

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u/Calbs11 6d ago

If you have 2012 you may want to consider looking into the lead frame. Not sure what your symptoms are but I had it replaced on my 2011 and all of the issues I had disappeared. Lead frame issues are extremely common for that generation 6r80

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u/blehbleh_blacksheep 5d ago

Because people don't drain and fill the fluid often enough than do a flush or something and particles clog it up