What replaced Mercon ATF?
MERCON V
DEARBORN, MI— Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) announces MERCON V as the replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Effective July 1, the production and licensing for MERCON will cease.
Can you use ATF in Ford power steering?
Yes, you can. You can use ATF or automatic transmission fluid in your power steering pump as a substitute for power steering fluid when you’re in a bind. Both your ATF and power steering fluid are hydraulic fluids and your power steering system is a hydraulic system like your transmission system.
What is MERCON V used for?
Motorcraft MERCON V is suitable for use as a hydraulic oil in a wide variety of industrial applications that call for an ISO 46 or SAE 20W viscosity grade hydraulic oil. Includes: Motorcraft MERCON V is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid.
Can I use MERCON V in my power steering?
The owner’s manual doesn’t say anything about using Mercon V for power steering other than “Use only MERCON ATF.” require the MERCON V type fluid. MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable. recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.”
Is Mercon ATF still available?
DEARBORN, MI – Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has announced MERCON V as the replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Effective July 1, the production and licensing for MERCON will cease.
Who makes Motorcraft Mercon?
Motorcraft MERCON V (Actually a Roman numeral 5 not “Vee” as most people think) is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid. Formulated & Recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles that require either MERCON V or the old type MERCON type fluid.
Can you mix red and clear power steering fluid?
No, you can not mix power steering fluid. It is recommended you use the same type in your car’s system.
What happens if you use power steering fluid instead of ATF?
You will not damage anything with power steering fluid you purchased. If you had a system that used 11s I would say flush it, but I am running the same fluid in my car for a year now with no problems. Will do the same.
Is Mercon V the same as dexron VI?
Mercon V was introduced in 1997 for use in the Ranger, Explorer, Aerostar and other Ford vehicles. Though similar to Dexron in its red color, there are a few differences chemically. Mercon has a different flash point from Dexron. Mercon has a flash point of 170 degrees Fahrenheit and a fire point of 185 degrees.
Is Mercon V same as ATF?
DEARBORN, MI – Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has announced MERCON V as the replacement for MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
Is Mercon V the same as dexron?
Mercon V—the most common Ford ATF in late model Fords, it is very much like Dexron III. Should not be used in a transmission requiring Ford Type F.