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Originally Posted by bigben
Teeitup26 - I am also curious about how the 6 speed will navigate the long, steep slopes.
Also, how do you like the V10 gasser vs the DP - especially on the mountains?
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Regarding the 6 speed. I have done extensive reading on the Ford site among others, and the whole idea behind the new transmission seems to be the control of speed and engine braking with it. You have the ability to hold the transmission in all the gears or not. It's not a tow/haul function. Tow/haul delays the shift up to a higher gear so that the engine is revving high enough to handle the load without lugging. I've probably misunderstood the Ford information which is why people are saying the 6 speed is harder to use for braking control.
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