Ten-speed transmissions not enough? Ford is turning it up to 11 with an 11-speed automatic waiting in the wings.
AutoGuide reports the patent application for the 11-speed was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in early October of 2013, with schematics like the one above showing various combinations of clutches, brakes and gearing.
As for when such a thing will arrive to direct power for an F-150 or a GT, representative Paul Seredynski wouldn't give confirmation, stating that Ford submits ideas to the patent office "as a normal course of business" in protecting new ideas, and is not an indication of any future plans or products. Until then, consumers will have to settle for the 10-speed unit set for the 2017 Raptor.
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