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Mercury Mountaineer

May 10, 2008

Ford Accelerates Shift To Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance 6-Speed Transmissions

“In addition, with two more gears, a 6-speed transmission allows the engine to operate at its optimum efficiency, for a greater period of time, further boosting fuel economy.”

The big shift is on at Ford Motor Company, as the automaker plans to more than double the number - " to 1.4 million - " of fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks ... via Paddock Talk

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