Don't blame the dealers for not wanting a 5-speed. There just are not many buyers. I just recontacted a private seller w/ a zetec 5-speed that has been for sale for a while. She said yes it is still for sale the manual scares everyone off. Did not take my $2500 offer though.
The bright side is when you buy (used) you should be able to get a good deal on manual transmission. Though I am still working on that...
I am doing my part to maintain at least a tiny market for mtx. I plan to be sure each of my 3 kids learn to drive on one. My daughter who will soon be 18 initially hated the mtx but after she got used to it she decided she only wanted mtx.
