Thanks, that was very interesting!
I seen it a couple days ago but haven't had time to reply or even dig very deep into it. (end of fiscal year)
Ford has been heavy into the hyd systems and then about a year ago they disappeared.
http://www.epa.gov/oms/technology/420f04024.pdf
And now as of Feb 2011 they're back in the news again...
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/02...owertrain.html
Oh and clencher, if you got nothing nice to say, STFU! Nobody needs your negative comments.