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'Automatic' light vans from Fords
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• Ford has introduced automatic transmission versions of its Escort-based 6 and Bcwt light vans. The gearbox fitted is the Borg Warner 35 model already fitted in Ford light and medium car models and the Transit medium van range.
This transmission consists of a torque converter coupled to a hydraulically operated epicyclic gear set, giving three forward speeds and reverse with a "T" bar drive-selector, floor-mounted between the seats.
In normal use, the transmission automatically changes up or down according to road speed and quick downshifts can be made by fully depressing the accelerator. But additionally, it is fitted with a manual override mechanism which "holds" the transmission in intermediate speed bands when required.
The unit adds £68 to the cost of the 1,300 c.c. 8cwt de luxe van, giving a basic recommended retail price of £591 (delivered). In the 6cwt van, the automatic transmission is available only with the performance package of 1,300 c.c. engine and servoassisted disc front brakes. This combination adds £100 10s, bringing the basic recommended retail price of the auto 6cwt to £549 10s (delivered).