Hello! I've been a long time fan of Ford trucks for over 10 years. Can't beat their reliability and design! I just found out, however, that Ford no longer offers truck consumers the choice of a standard transmission(!). Although I realize that most consumers prefer an automatic, there are those of us who don't. I understand that there are costs associated with designing a truck with 2 types of transmissions, so why not make it an extra cost option? I'd be willing to pay up to $500 additional for a standard, and yes, I would wait the extra 6 weeks. It's a shame that I can't get a truck with the drivetrain I want...it's forced me to buy a truck from another maker. I sincerely hope that it changes! Chris