Auto transmission in traffic

[jord79]

Hi,

I drive a lot in traffic and I remember reading somewhere that the auto trans has the capability of automatically going into neutral when the car isn't moving. It doesn't feel to me like this happens as I always seem to have creep the moment I let the brake pedal off.

I tend to shift into neutral when waiting at stop lights etc, but this is a little fiddly as the trigger needs pressing to select neutral.

There's probably no need for this, but I tend to think it's marginally better for fuel economy and longevity of the torque converter components.

Anyone else know what the case is here?

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[The Great Gazoo]

I've never heard of such a capability for our cars, GTs at least. If it automatically goes to neutral then there would have to be some kind of delay when pressing the gas and it goes back into gear - seems like that would be harder on the driveline when really giving it juice. Not a great option for a sports car.

 

[sonofoldcars]

Just leave the car in gear. It's automatic. Never have a heard this.

 

[Teezlr]

Yeah its a modern feature available on other cars for fuel efficiency but not on the mustang.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

I never keep my girl in N, and never noticed her seem neutral, thought I drive in sport all the time

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