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Re: Why do Ford Diesel Vans come with automatic transmisssions only and not manual/clutch versions?
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Can anyone tell me why the diesel ford vans come only as automatics?
Why aren't manual/clutch transmissions used?
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Really don't know but the Vans are mainly people haulers ... what else can haul 12 or 15 passengers as a POV or commercial use vehicles and the Auto is a better choice for these uses. Just look at how many commercial vans are Fords and would you want/trust every employee to be able to handle a hand shaker and why would it be better in these two main uses than the Auto. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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If you had the choice between an automatic vs a manual/clutch transmission in a diesel van, which would you choose and why?
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Auto, don't need or want the manual or hassle of it with how I use my Van ... I chose one gear (D) and can go 5, 10, 100, 1000 miles and never move anything unless I stop and turn the engine off.
Larry
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