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Has there been any news, leaks, speculation on availability of paddle shifters? I use the 'manual' mode of my auto trans a lot on the trails, but it's located on the console gear selector.
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Yeah, I've used it a handful of times. It just isn't worth using.Speaking from first hand experience. Paddle shifting a 10 speed auto gets old. Quickly.
The volume button on the front of the steering wheel doesn't work?I want the paddles to control not the transmission, but the stereo volume.
Not as cathartic.The volume button on the front of the steering wheel doesn't work?
The paddle shifters for the auto transmission is very important for such a vehicle designed primarily for Baja terrains. It is also very useful when it is used on sand dunes. The 150 Raptor is equipped with paddle shifters. Ford should consider them as least on the Wildtrak.Has there been any news, leaks, speculation on availability of paddle shifters? I use the 'manual' mode of my auto trans a lot on the trails, but it's located on the console gear selector.
This. Exactly my use caseI wish the Bronco had them. While descending on twisty mountain roads, using the paddles to control engine braking is much nicer than taking a hand off the wheel.
I'm an engine brake junky in the mountains. I probably use it more than necessary. After you've driven through the Rockies a few times and every time you smell smoking brakes from people that don't understand this you make it a habit.I wish the Bronco had them. While descending on twisty mountain roads, using the paddles to control engine braking is much nicer than taking a hand off the wheel.
I'm afraid the engineers will want me to rely on clicking the hill descent control button. No thanks. Not needed. Just lock the trans in 1st gear. Much easier with paddle shifters.I'm an engine brake junky in the mountains. I probably use it more than necessary. After you've driven through the Rockies a few times and every time you smell smoking brakes from people that don't understand this you make it a habit.