I Hate the Stupid Dial Shifter: Now With Poll

[Guv]

How about just no shifter and full voice commands? "Transmission: Reverse!"
What could possibly go wrong?

Do like Stallone in Cobra, sweet!

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[hellokitty1984]

And we are off again.

I agree it should have a more solid feel. In other words everything you said.
I tried to simulate a gear shift handle. I realized the space that a handle intrudes upon and it would get in the way of the cups in the holders. I don't care for the dial but I'm learning to live with it.

Or just keep it as is and adjust to it

If they change it to a stick. People will be pissing and moaning about it being in the way.

I WANT a manual truck. I would gladly pay extra to have it converted or come from factory in manual.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I WANT a manual truck. I would gladly pay extra to have it converted or come from factory in manual.

I would have paid extra for Lariat with cloth seats or an XLT w/ power rear sliding window. Like my sport trac had.
I was out of luck too.

 

[Blue_Max]

I WANT a manual truck. I would gladly pay extra to have it converted or come from factory in manual.

Lots of luck finding a manual anything these days. You can't even get a Corvette with a manual transmission now.

 

[hellokitty1984]

Lots of luck finding a manual anything these days. You can't even get a Corvette with a manual transmission now.

When the consumer market was buying new, I was unable to afford a new vehicle and provide influence on that choice. Now that I can, it’s too late. Companies have mostly moved to automatics because of streamlining and convenience. Additionally, I imagine the dealer reselling market is probably easier.

 

[Blue_Max]

When the consumer market was buying new, I was unable to afford a new vehicle and provide influence on that choice. Now that I can, it’s too late. Companies have mostly moved to automatics because of streamlining and convenience. Additionally, I imagine the dealer reselling market is probably easier.

Also, very few people know how to operate a manual transmission these days.

But I think the main thing is that automatics are now much more efficient than manuals in every way. They're just not as fun.

 

[hellokitty1984]

Also, very few people know how to operate a manual transmission these days.

But I think the main thing is that automatics are now much more efficient than manuals in every way. They're just not as fun.

But the thing is: I can’t maintain an automatic transmission. I can maintain a manual.
Fair point on people not knowing. Today’s manuals are quite easy to drive in comparison to those of old. The shifters are really smooth, and past first gear you barely need the clutch depressed.

 

[Mike1597]

Lots of luck finding a manual anything these days. You can't even get a Corvette with a manual transmission now.

Here’s Every New Manual Transmission Car (and Truck) You Can Still Buy in 2024

Every Manual Transmission Car You Can Still Buy in 2024 (motortrend.com)

 

[Montana]

Ford needs to bring back the column shifter and use that space for either more storage, or a cool removable center console that can be customized.

Their marketing can go nuts talking about it along with the FITS system and the bed features.

And I think it's almost standard on the F150's now? Doesn't the XL even have the fold down "work bench"? Or is that still just the higher end ones?

I'd love that feature in a full size truck. Even now as little as I have to drive I can see myself resting my chicken nuggets on a nice flat surface for the drive home
(Don't buy the 10 piece though... like $20 now days my goodness).

 

[HeyBales]

10 pages on this stupidity again? It can't be changed and won't be either.....Move on or sell your maveick.

Good thing it's easy to ignore both people and thread.

Hmmmm - how easy to not reply?

Well let's see, these are the steps TO reply...

Wow - very easy to not reply!!!

 

[Meeka]

Not fond of it, but its ok. Would prefer a regular shifter with the same gear selection feature that i had on my F-150, and the ability to lock out gears in hilly terrain if I want.

But as I said in the past, it's not the end of the world.

I don’t know, I’ve had 4 & 5 speeds all my life (67) and I kinda like this rotary shifter. Sure it takes some getting used to but to me it’s different and fun. To each his own!

 

[JMJB]

Aw c'mon folks .....
Try to figure out how to drive FORD Model T !!!
That should wake some people up ....

 

[Blue_Max]

Here’s Every New Manual Transmission Car (and Truck) You Can Still Buy in 2024

Every Manual Transmission Car You Can Still Buy in 2024 (motortrend.com)

Camaro has gone out of production since that list was posted (January), hasn't it?

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Lots of luck finding a manual anything these days. You can't even get a Corvette with a manual transmission now.

The world is doomed.
Even Europe is shifting to automatic transmissions.
In the time period 2014 - 2019.
Automatic transmissions have gone from 25% of sales to 44%.
A big part is because of hybrids.

 

[G5892]

If this was a GT500 or a sports car where driving feels matters the most, then yea I wouldn’t want a dial shifter.

But for a point A to B truck, I don’t see the issue. Turn it all the way to the right (regardless of the clicks), you’re in drive. Do it the other way and you’re in park. Don’t see where the complication and overthinking is coming from.

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