HTHM Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Up until 4 weeks ago I had a Silverado to pull my boat, bought it brand new. First ever new vehicle in my life, my intention was to drive to the wreckers. That did not happen as I had it towed to the transmission shop instead. A result of GM's fuel management system where it shuts down 4 of the eight cylinders when not required. This does bad things to the torque converter and that results in glittery transmission fluid and burnt clutches. I ended up selling the truck to the transmission shop and started shopping for a replacement. I was advised to get a F150 with the 5.0 engine. I did not want a crew cab, so I had to search far and wide to get one with a super cab (cab and a half). This is what I ended up getting as my new to me truck: And here is what I hope to have it looking like as often as possible 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Willis Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Good choice in my books HTHM. Very nice. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 (edited) Can't go wrong with the 5.0 I have one love it. The 10 speed took a little getting used to. Edited June 5 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 (edited) I got many years of reliable service from my old F150, I don’t think you can go wrong. One thing ford does well is 5L engines. Mind you I had the 4.6, which wasn’t the ballsiest engine, but it certainly did the job reliably! Edited June 6 by porkpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 On 6/4/2024 at 11:43 PM, Freshtrax said: Can't go wrong with the 5.0 I have one love it. The 10 speed took a little getting used to. I'd never heard of that 10 speed tranny before and after looking it up and seeing all the issues including class action lawsuits I'd never buy a truck with it regardless of how good that 5.0 l is. Hopefully the Op won't have those problems. https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/ford-10-speed-transmission-problems-to-be-aware-of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Nothing works like a Ford!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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