[central_va]

None of the big three even offer a manual in their ton and a half trucks. Only autos, what a crock.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

My ‘97 Ranger had manual transmission. I miss it. My wife does drive stick (much), so my next car probably won’t either.

[Svartalfiar]

http://www.cars.com/go/criteria/criteriaSearchForm.html

Per this search, the only larger trucks I see at all with a manual option are the 2012/13 RAM 2500/3500. They all do, however, come with OnStar, Sirius radio, 7.1 surround sound, miniature cocktail bar, 20 different airbags, butt heater, more electronics than you can shake a stick at, and any other foofoo you could possibly want. Important things, you know.

[Mom MD]

I couldnt get my recent SUV purchase with a manual. I prefer the better control driving on snow, but not a manual to be found....

[nascarnation]

About the mid 80s, the military threw in the towel and went with all automatics. Too few recruits knew how to drive manuals, and the service didn’t want to take the time to train them.