Does Ford still make stick shift trucks?
No. Ford’s pickups sold in the United States and Canada are currently automatic-transmission only — there are no manual (stick-shift) trucks in Ford’s current lineup for those markets.
To understand the full picture, it helps to look at Ford’s North American lineup, then broaden to the global landscape. While the core message is consistent—manual transmissions are rare or nonexistent in today’s new Ford pickups—the details vary by region and model.
Current state of Ford pickups in North America
The following snapshot covers Ford's pickup lineup in the United States and Canada and the transmission options available today:
- F-Series (F-150, F-250, F-350, and heavier variants) — all current trims rely on a 10-speed automatic transmission; there is no factory manual option.
- Maverick — offered with a hybrid powertrain (2.5L i4 hybrid with an eCVT) or EcoBoost variants (2.0L EcoBoost) paired to an 8-speed automatic; there is no manual option.
- Ranger — the U.S./Canada-market Ranger uses an automatic transmission across the lineup (typically a 10-speed automatic for most engines); there is no manual option.
In short, Ford’s American pickup lineup today is automatic-only across its mainstream models.
Global perspective and regional nuance
The global picture is similar in practice, though there are historical exceptions and regional nuances. Automatics dominate new-truck offerings worldwide, with manuals largely confined to older models, specific fleets, or regional variants that are not part of Ford’s current global lineup.
- In many markets outside North America, Ford’s Ranger and related pickups have largely moved to automatic transmissions in recent generations; manual options, if offered at all, are rare and typically limited to specific engines or legacy inventories.
- Where hybrids exist in Ford’s global truck lineup, they often use eCVTs or dedicated automatic transmissions rather than manuals.
Why automatics dominate the market
Industry trends, stricter emissions regulations, and evolving consumer expectations have pushed automatics to the forefront. Automatics generally deliver better fuel economy, smoother towing and payload performance, and easier operation on varied terrains. For work trucks and family pickups alike, automatic transmissions also simplify fleet maintenance and driver training, reinforcing their dominance in Ford’s current lineup.
What this means for buyers
If a stick shift is a must-have, buyers today face a narrow path. The options typically involve seeking out older, used Ford trucks that were originally sold with manual transmissions or looking at non-Ford rivals that still offer manuals in certain regions or models. For new-truck buyers, Ford’s current offerings are automatic-only, with modern automatics and eCVTs tuned for efficiency and capability.
That said, Ford continues to focus on advanced automatic transmissions that optimize performance for towing, payload, and off-road use, aligning with how most buyers use pickups today.
Summary
Ford does not currently offer manual transmissions on its primary pickup lineup in North America, and automatics dominate Ford’s global truck offerings as well. For most new-truck buyers, stick shifts are largely a thing of the past, with opportunities to find manuals mainly in older used models or in non-Ford brands in certain regions.
