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120 messages, Last post on Feb 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Jan 19, 2007 5:10 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 19, 2007 7:24 pm)
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Jan 19, 2007 7:25 pm) "Unfortunately, as with the Saturn Outlook we drove recently, the Acadia's 6T70 six-speed automatic can be slow to downshift. This is the same automatic used in Ford's Edge (as part of a Ford-GM joint development project), and in each of these applications we wanted more responsive downshifts, as well as more gear lever positions to choose from. (You only get "D" and "L.") The conservative programming of the transmission likely bumps fuel mileage on the EPA's test loop, and the Acadia's rather impressive 17/24 mileage rating in all-wheel-drive form (18/26 in front-wheel drive) suggests the tranny's programming is effective for that purpose. We tried using the "L" shift-lever position, in conjunction with the "+/-" button on the side of the shift lever, to improve drivetrain performance. Under these circumstances the Acadia felt capable and willing, but reaching down to the shift lever shouldn't be required for each gear swap. Steering-wheel-mounted buttons or paddles would go a long way here." |
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Jan 19, 2007 7:24 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 19, 2007 7:30 pm) 
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 19, 2007 6:20 pm)  (Yep, that's paint). |
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 19, 2007 7:30 pm) That's those "pauses" in automatics that I just can't stand. |
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Replying to: fordwrench (Jan 19, 2007 7:48 pm) That sounds "jarring" to me.
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Replying to: barnstormer64 (Jan 19, 2007 8:46 pm) It would be nice if there was a way you could go to the Ford homepage, enter your VIN, and be able to download the software yourself into the car (via a long USB cable). That way we'd be sure to have the latest software updates for the engine, transmission, etc.
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 19, 2007 7:51 pm)
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