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Old 31-10-2011, 08:26 PM   #21
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Default Re: Ford rushes to fix gearbox problems

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton
An automatic isn't really an automatic as such. It doesn't do all the thinking by reading your mind, it does what it thinks is correct.
Got it in one.

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton
So like all transmissions, the way you drive it plays a large part in how it works. A decent automatic will drive wonderfully, providing you know how to command it. Just because you don't change gears doesn't mean you can drive it without thought.
Maybe that's something I just need to get the hang of. I guess you can make the most of a bad situation in that respect. I still wouldn't own one though, and Ford have lost a Mondeo customer. Does anyone know if any Ford representatives read this forum?
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