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Mercon V

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  • Start date Start date Apr 12, 2011

mustangmutt

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Would it be okay to run Mercon V in a T-5 tranny? The only reason I'm asking is because I have two cases of the stuff and want to use some of it in something. If I understand correctly Mercon V is fully synthetic.
Anyone out there have an opinion or suggestion? Thanks.
 

Saleen0679

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MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

TSB 06-26-1

FORD:

1981-2003 Escort
1984-1995 Thunderbird
1985-2007 Mustang
1985-1996 Bronco
1985-2007 Ranger
1991-2004 Explorer
1986-1997 Aerostar
1995-2007 F-150
1996-2007 F-Super Duty
2001-2003 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport

LINCOLN:

2001-2002 Lincoln LS

MERCURY:

1984-1995 Cougar
1987-1999 Tracer


ISSUE

MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being
replaced by MERCON V as the service fluid for
manual transmissions originally requiring
MERCON.

ACTION

Beginning immediately all manual transmission
applications requiring MERCON can now be
serviced using MERCON V or MERCON
Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids
labeled MERCON / MERCON V.After July 1,
2007, MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid will
no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of
this fluid will continue until remaining inventory has
been depleted.
 

mustangmutt

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Thanks!!
 
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