Good luck. Last I knew Ford still offers manual ("standard") tranmissions in 150/250's with gas engines. I don't know of any that offer a manual tranny with a diesel. Of course, I have never been in the market for a new vehicle, and won't start, even should I win the Lottery.
Consumer Reports said back in the '90's, that the best anti-theft device in a new car (other than in high-end sports cars) was a manual transmission - few ordinary people know how to drive one, and there is little call for them on the black market.
That was then. Now, even fewer people have the schmartz to use one properly, even if they can figure out how to use one at all. Manufacturers seem hesitant to put them in, not only because sales numbers are so low, but because they're afraid of warranty issues when someone beats up syncros, or tears up a clutch, or drive axle(s). That sort of damage is nearly impossible when there is slush between engine and wheels, and the computer controlling the automatic can limit torque.
Gotta admit, it's brain dead easier to back up a heavy trailer with an automatic than a standard. Fortunately, I'm not brain dead, yet, so I'll keep my sticks.
(ETA: too many interruptions from start to finish in this post)
Nice to see that that there are a few (de-rated) diesels with standards.
JFTR, with about 2 million miles over several vehicles, I've never had to replace a clutch or rebuild a tranny. Last one was ~260k on the original clutch, in a minivan that often hauled over a ton (firewood or a Super A w/ implements) on a trailer.
This post was edited by WellWorn at 19:52:48 02/02/15.
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