Shifting

[typhoon5000]

I was too, until I read Autoblog's review of the new Fusion Sport, which has the almost identical transmission as the new SHO, just not as beefed up for EcoBoost torque.

Here's what they had to say about it:

The Fusion's six-speed transmission is smooth and shifted fast enough on its own to win out over the Select Shift manual shifting option. With "manual" shifts occurring up to a full second after selecting a gear, it joins most other manumatic transmissions in being consistently passed over.

Full Article Link

 

[Shoaz]

LAme. I was excited about the paddles... Was.

As soon as it was clear it was a torque converter instead of dual-clutch setup my expectations went way down.

 

[typhoon5000]

Autoblog just posted a press release from Ford highlighting the "beefed up" parts of the 6F-55 transmission for EcoBoost models: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/18/ecoboosts-best-friend-ford-unveils-new-6f-55-six-speed-automat/