Ford doubling 6-speed automatic transmissions output by 2009
Ford Motor Co says it plans to greatly increase the use of more fuel-efficient six-speed automatic transmissions.
By Agencies |
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co says it plans to greatly increase the use of more fuel-efficient six-speed automatic transmissions, doubling their number by the end of next year and putting them in 98 percent of its North American vehicles by 2012.
Ford said Wednesday the six-speed automatic transmissions offer 4 per cent to 6 per cent better fuel economy than four- and five-speed automatics.
The Dearborn-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmission will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.
Ford Vice President Barb Samardzich says the new transmissions are key to Ford's planned 30-per cent cut in vehicle greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
Ford says its Sterling Heights, Michigan, transmission plant will make 1.3 million 6F35 transmissions a year.
Ford said Wednesday the six-speed automatic transmissions offer 4 per cent to 6 per cent better fuel economy than four- and five-speed automatics.
The Dearborn-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmission will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.
Ford Vice President Barb Samardzich says the new transmissions are key to Ford's planned 30-per cent cut in vehicle greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
Ford says its Sterling Heights, Michigan, transmission plant will make 1.3 million 6F35 transmissions a year.
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