The engineers at Ford seem to never sleep. With new improvements and innovations being made daily, they're always anticipating the next big thing in the automotive industry in order to always stay one step ahead. With rapidly changing standards on fuel economy and emissions, Ford recently decided to pool its efforts with General Motors in order to produce the first 10-speed automatic transmission for the mass market, which is now available in the new 2017 Ford F-150. Paired with the new 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine, the 10-speed automatic transmission not only helps add fuel economy, it provides drivers with a smooth and enjoyable driving experience wherever they go.
The more gears you add to the transmission, the more fuel efficient it will be. Other automakers have given the higher geared transmissions a shot in the past, but it usually resulted in problems finding the correct gear while driving and causing an unenjoyable and clunky experience behind the wheel. Ford's new 10-speed automatic transmission, however, performs seamless gear changes to the point where you can't even notice them while driving, and that's exactly what they set out to do.
You don't have to take out word for it though. Instead, we welcome you to come join us here at Heritage Ford of Modesto to take a new 2017 Ford F-150 model out for a test drive to experience the new 10-speed automatic transmission out for yourself today!