Has anyone driven the manual yet? Getrag MT-88

[Sampsonrustic]

Just curious if there’s been any kind of hands-on review or commentary on how it drives. None of the videos I’ve seen actually comment on it.

Ford has had some great MTs and some crappy ones in the recent past. I only really want the bronco with a MT and I’m placing an order soon. Was hoping to have some information before I do.

Is one persons commentary going to change my mind? No. But I’d still like to read or hear something about it.

Any links are appreciated. I’m sure there’s stuff I haven’t seen yet.

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[AK SNO RIDER]

No one has driven any Bronco yet outside of a small handful of Ford approved people.

 

[Jp215]

Well it’s made by getrag, just like in the mustangs. And it’s supposedly completely different from the one in the mustangs that is currently the subject of a class action lawsuit. I’m hoping it’s a much better unit and has none of the shift issues other getrag ones have had

 

[Sampsonrustic]

No one has driven any Bronco yet outside of a small handful of Ford approved people.

Fair enough. Thanks.

 

[Sampsonrustic]

Well it’s made by getrag, just like in the mustangs. And it’s supposedly completely different from the one in the mustangs that is currently the subject of a class action lawsuit. I’m hoping it’s a much better unit and has none of the shift issues other getrag ones have had

Yeah I can’t imagine Ford would blow this one so easily.

 

[PSUTE]

Not gonna know anything about it for a few years. German engineering Yay!!! Chinese manufacturing Boo!!! Could go either way, only time will tell...

 

[Squatch]

It's been commented on by passengers in videos and the driver.

...of course, they only said positive things.

 

[Sampsonrustic]

It's been commented on by passengers in videos and the driver.

...of course, they only said positive things.

yeah I did see one guy getting driven around on the test course by of the test drivers looked like he was regretting eating lunch that day ?

 

[Squatch]

yeah I did see one guy getting driven around on the test course by of the test drivers looked like he was regretting eating lunch that day ?

I think that's the same video that I am thinking about.

 

[Chief1301]

Just curious if there’s been any kind of hands-on review or commentary on how it drives. None of the videos I’ve seen actually comment on it.

Ford has had some great MTs and some crappy ones in the recent past. I only really want the bronco with a MT and I’m placing an order soon. Was hoping to have some information before I do.

Is one persons commentary going to change my mind? No. But I’d still like to read or hear something about it.

Any links are appreciated. I’m sure there’s stuff I haven’t seen yet.

I understand it's a Getrag. If it's made in China like the Getrag MT-82? I would stay far away from it. My 2012 Mustang GT's Getrag MT-82 has failed in less than 46,000 miles. No drag racing or track days. Just normal driving. There's a class action lawsuit against Ford for the MT-82. I'm replacing mine with a Tremec T-56 Magnum XL next week. Do your research and beware.

 

[Used2jeep]

yeah I did see one guy getting driven around on the test course by of the test drivers looked like he was regretting eating lunch that day ?

Maybe that one had the SFA option?

 

[rtsherry73]

The new MT got to be better than the 1966 three on the tree.

 

[Sampsonrustic]

The new MT got to be better than the 1966 three on the tree.

as long as it works as it should I’ll be a happy camper. I wonder how many pre production units have been manuals. Maybe someone at the factory can give us some insight

 

[Sampsonrustic]

yes it’s a getrag Chinese unit. From my understanding getrag makes many successful transmissions but does have a few that have not been good, most notably your mustang.

I wish Ford or getrag would put out some information about why this one will be different. Even though it has MT in the name, it is supposedly a completely different design that will be used in many different vehicles.

for anecdotal info... my 2016 f150 automatic has also given me a very unpleasant driving experience, has required several Reflashes and I am now currently waiting for the dealer to put in a new driveshaft under warranty due to poor shifting and early wear (the dreaded low speed “clunk”) - at 46000 miles.

 

[Sampsonrustic]

Some more info (though not much)

https://fordauthority.com/2020/03/getrag-6mti550-manual-transmission-may-be-used-in-the-bronco/

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33301752/2021-ford-bronco-manual-transmission-specs/

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