A while back we reported that Ford and GM were working together to produce two transmissions for the price of one. Ford agreed to produce a 10-speed gearbox for both automakers to use while GM would share the nine-speed it designed.
But now, Ford has decided to not use GM’s nine-speed transmission and instead use an eight-speed transmission. Ford said the decision was because GM’s nine-speed didn’t provide enough of a fuel economy improvement to justify the extra cost and weight of the added gear. GM is happy with the nine-speed and uses it in its vehicles.
Source: AutoWeek
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Shifts to slow
Why collaborate? It's not going to change anything between the big three. Ford just need to stick to Ford. GM needs to stick to GM. Fiat/Chrysler just needs to stick to………….Fiat/Chrysler?
that's not really "shooting it down" is it? Essentially ford are saying the "benefit cost more than we wanted to spend for that benefit"
They need to work together more even i even if it is just to keep from stepping on each others toes .
Remembering the last transmission GM designed for Ford, I'd say it's a good idea to just say no!
Unfortunately I have GM 2009 v8 6speed transmission car is great but with one problem KNOCKING ON GROUND … Chevrolet caprice ss
Better has nothing to do with it. The GM version was supposed to fit Fords and it does not without modification or adapter. That is why Ford said no.
GMs fastest car is faster than Ford’s fastest all while being 1/4 of the Ford’s price. Clear winner there.
I've always favored GM.
They are both good companies but I’m a ford guy