L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

Hi all, new guy here trying to figure out Ford math. Recently test drove a '79 manual with the following on the shifter knob on the floor:

L..2
---N--
1..3..R

Logic would dictate that be a Three Speed, but my Mopar buddy says it's Ford speak for Four speed, what say you?

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

Four forward gears ='s 4 speed

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

4 speed since there are 4 forward gears.

Edit: Randy hit the post button a few seconds before me and beat me to it. Lol

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

IMO, 4 speed. Technically L is a speed, though one not used very much.

Basically, what ever you feel like. I've heard them described as 4 speeds, and 3 speed with a granny low.

Don't recall what the official GM designation was.

Damn, you both posted while I was typing. lol

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

My Ford, 89 F150 4x4. has the Borg Warner T18 tranny. Its a 4 speed, with 1st gear being granny low.

I've heard people call them 4 speeds. I've heard people call them a 4 speed with granny low. I've heard a 3 speed plus granny low.

Mind you...my opinion its a 4 speed with granny low because you have 4 forward gears.

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

4 speed of course

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

Four speed granny low.

Re: L + 1 + 2 + 3 = Three Speed or Four
 

4 with Granny slow....
maybe the f*&d needs R for race too?