Ford Class C with 6 speed transmission
I see that the newer Fords with a V 10 have a six speed auto transmission. When did they replace the old 5 speed (I had a '99 with only a 4 speed) Would one expect to get better gas mileage with the n...
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Gas mileage would probably not improve much if any due to the new transmission. It was introduced on the E series a year or two ago, if memory serves.
The gap between the top two (highway) gears is a good bit less wide on the new transmission, vs. the five and four speed ones which were basically identical in that particular regard. That alone would make for pleasanter driving in many circumstances.
The gap between the top two (highway) gears is a good bit less wide on the new transmission, vs. the five and four speed ones which were basically identical in that particular regard. That alone would make for pleasanter driving in many circumstances.
