So I've got a 2011 5.0 for the next few days...

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Feb 2, 2010 | 06:45 PM

#101

6+6 Stang

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From: Livin in NC, from Michigan...Yooper

Man thanks for all the info, info overload I love it, being blackberry admin and network systems admin I love dishin and getting the info, last thing FordEng. my cell I use for sync is barebones no text allowed in or out if I get I get dinged 25 cents each, so would there be text come in through sync/phone as well? Driven through the big D and mt pleasant in summer head to da UP to houghton, hope to see that 2012 by then being tested lol, should stop in lincoln park in way up pick up aluminum shaft at shaftmasters too.

Feb 2, 2010 | 07:30 PM

#102

SirKnightTG

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From: Deep in the <3 of Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gt04mach1

Yes, it's nice to hear from a FORD engineer. Makes us all feel part of the Ford Family. Thank you. Our Automatics are great. They shift nice and firm. I use to rebuild Transmissions 'till Bladder Cancer got me. The old FIOD was not a great unit, and the throttle cable link would break off to the trans. These Electronic controled 4RWs are built to take the punishment. And you never miss a SHIFT!

I agree the 4r70w is an awesome trans and can be built strong as hell.

But, 2005-2010 mustangs use the 5R55S auto which is not as beefy as the 4R70W. A LOT of people with serious power adders swap in a 4R70W due to the 5R55S's lack of being able to stay together very long under very high power levels.

I'm curious to see how the new 6-speed auto holds up (6R80). It's rated to be much stronger than the 5R55S was (800 ft/lbs vs 550 ft/lbs after converter).

Feb 3, 2010 | 06:31 AM

#103

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From: Livin in NC, from Michigan...Yooper

FordEng........took picture of the TellTale display in Engineer mode this morning with cell phone not clear, will get a better one, but man does that light up the console, at least you can see if any lights are burned out

Feb 3, 2010 | 01:05 PM

#104

MrSandman

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Ford says the 2011 6-speed Auto gets better gas mileage then the 6speed Manual.

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Originally Posted by dominant1

My point is that the difference between the 2 cannot be relegated to a percentile. There is more to it then that. Manual transmissions weigh less then auto's and they cost less. Manual transmissions transmit power and control of the vehicle better then auto's, Manuals get better gas mileage, not to mention kick down power from a rolling start. Even the sound of going through the gears, a manual is unmatched. A manual is more reliable then an auto and when both need to be fixed the automatic costs more....

oh and by the way you cant get 3:73's with an auto so why even mention that...

When you go to test drive the 2011, will you choose the auto or the manual?

If a lot only has automatics, guess what? i will go to another lot with a manual. I wont even drive the automatic...

Feb 3, 2010 | 02:01 PM

#105

Rollin Thunder

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From: va beach va

ok so when can we expect to see it on showroom floors?

Feb 3, 2010 | 02:38 PM

#106

1morepart

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From: Georgia

great post, OP.....

Feb 3, 2010 | 05:45 PM

#107

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From: Livin in NC, from Michigan...Yooper

Ford Eng? files stay on thumb drive as you do updates, can you delete all those files after updates, sync website creates that folder and put files in there, so are they needed for future updates?

Feb 4, 2010 | 10:10 AM

#108

FordEngineer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTJT2010

Ford Eng? files stay on thumb drive as you do updates, can you delete all those files after updates, sync website creates that folder and put files in there, so are they needed for future updates?

They're not required for future updates, but they ARE required to report a 'successful installation' to SyncMyRide.com.

You need to report the successful installation so that the website knows what version you are currently running. It needs to know that so it can offer you the proper updates as they become available.

After you report the successful installation on SyncMyRide.com (after logging in with your user name/password), you should be able to delete the files on the thumb drive that the installation process created.

For more SYNC-related questions, you may want to start a new thread on the Forum, though. (Can copy and paste replies from this thread if you'd like). It might help others locate the answers to the questions you asked, as the original point of this thread was the review of the 5.0 that I had the opportunity to drive for a few days. There's no charge for starting a new thread