"Mr.E" > wrote in message
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>>Thanks very interesting...but what operates the dry clutches? The article
>>says "electro-mechanical"...so does this mean a solenoid(s)?
>>
> No clue Ed- I ran across lots of info when researching 2011/2012 cars
> to replace a 94 Corolla that a tree fell on. Still not totally
> decided..

Well so far my experiences with the Fiesta automatic have been positive. It
is not quite as smooth as the AW 6 speed in my old Fusion, but better than
the AW automatic in my SO's RAV4. The only oddity I've noticed is the hill
holder "feature." Works OK, but feels "different" than a traditional
automatic. But it is much better than starting up a steep hill with a
traditional manual.

Ed