1.   Both engines can be paired with either a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual.

2.   Both Windstar engines are paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

3.   Either engine is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

4.   Either engine can be paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic.

5.   The engine is paired with a standard five-speed manual transmission or the optional four-speed automatic, which has undergone some improvement.

6.   The engine is paired with a four-speed electronic transmission that shifts almost imperceptibly.

7.   The engine is paired with a standard automatic transmission with systems designed to prevent hunting for gears while climbing or descending steep grades.

8.   Honda and Toyota have both introduced hybrid models that pair gasoline engines with electric motors to boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions.