Where many transmissions had a fourth gear added on as an afterthought, Fords new transmission was designed with a fourth gear and a split-torque application for third gear as well as a lockup in the torque converter.
Where many transmissions had a fourth gear added on as an afterthought, Fords new transmission was designed with a fourth gear already integrated into the gearset. The transmission featured a split-torque application for third gear as well as a lockup in the torque converter.