>> But instead of mechanical linkages, the system uses electronic signals to adjust the EV’s driving feedback based on how the driver moves the stick.
That’s pathetic.
Stupid.
I would really like to see a modernized version of the ‘65 Ford AC Shelby Cobra with the Guardsman blue and white stripes. Even a zippy crossover type like even a hatchback would be cool.
If Ford has some brains, they would put a manual in a F-250 Diesel and it would sell like crazy.
A long time ago, I had an ‘82 F-350 with a 4 speed manual. 460 V-8 and a 4:11 rear end. It would pull a lot of weight.
Totally stupid.
There’s nothing fun about all the engine and transmission problems I’ve had with my Fords. I will never buy another one.
You doubt that Ford survives this move into the Gay World...this is hopeless.
Forget the "three on the tree"; Mitsubishi made column-shift 5-speed manual transmission diesel vehicles in the 1990s such as the "Delica Space Gear".
Here's an 8-minute video of YouTuber Eric Go showcasing his column-shift, 5-speed manual transmission, turbo diesel, 1994 Mitsubishi Delica.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycX7pvKRMos
Ford has ads on YouTube, a black lady trying to sell electric trucks .
WTH were they thinking ?
My dream is to buy myself a car around my age that has a *real* manual transmission. I hate these electronic transmissions nowadays; they are so erratic.
Ford should patent and corner the market for placing a baseball card hitting the spokes of the wheel
Bench seats and necking knobs!
I learned to drive on a standard. Owned a few cars with standard transmission. Also owned an old Duster that had three on the column. I’m old now and my legs and knees wouldn’t be able to deal with working a clutch. Any car I drive needs to have power seats as I have a bad left shoulder (told I need a full shoulder replacement). I’m left handed...can’t pump a seat up anymore with that hand. I’m kind of wishing they’d bring back the automated seatbelts because with the car I drive now, I have trouble reaching back to grab the belt and pull it forward across my body to lock it in. It sucks to get old.
If a car could be transgender, this would be it. No thanks.
About the equivalent of exhaust pipe speakers on an electric car.
I would buy a real stick over a CVT, but the only cars with the real thing now are $$ luxury sports cars. Out of my budget.
My 04 & 07 Sonatas have decent 4 speed trannies with a 5th overdrive. At 73 I’m hoping to keep them both going until I’m dead. No more cars.
At least I can put the miles on my Indian Scout. Honda has sold a lot of Rebel 1100 DCT. I’m guessing to new riders based on the number of used ones for sale - the bike is too fast for a beginner. No way would I ride a bike with an auto. Just ain’t right. No fun and poor low speed control without a clutch to feather.
For far to many, driving with a clutch is like reading something written in cursive.
The bad part of manual transmissions are the parts that wear out. I saved a lot of money replacing those parts myself but it is not an easy job . The amazing part was seeing the inside of the manual transmission itself. How anybody could design such complex gears much less make them always impressed me.
A fake standard? GAY !!