Yes, you can use Dexron III transmission fluid in a Ford vehicle. Dexron III is recommended for use in automatic transmissions in GM, Ford (except where Ford M2C33-F is specified), and other domestic and foreign vehicles requiring Dexron III, IIE, and II, as well as MERCON ATF. However, it is important to note that Dexron III and Mercon V are not interchangeable, although Dexron III was interchangeable with basic Mercon. Always refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult with a professional to ensure you are using the correct transmission fluid for your specific Ford model.
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- What cars use Dexron 3 transmission fluid?
- Is Dexron 3 compatible with Mercon?
- What is the recommended transmission fluid for Ford F 150?
- What does Ford recommend for transmission fluid change?
- Does Ford use Dexron?
- Is Dexron 3 same as Mercon V?
- What type of transmission fluid does a Ford transmission take?
- What cars are Dexron III for?
- Are Dexron and Mercon compatible?
- Can you mix Dexron 3 with type f?
What cars use Dexron 3 transmission fluid?
ATF Dexron III is recommended for many transmissions used in General Motors cars, Holden, Isuzu, Opel and Hydramatic transmissions used in a wide range of vehicles. It is also good for many earlier model Japanese vehicles where Dexron type fluids are recommended.
Is Dexron 3 compatible with Mercon?
What is the recommended transmission fluid for Ford F 150?
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require MERCON® LV type fluid. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions.
What does Ford recommend for transmission fluid change?
around 150k miles
When Should an Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Be Performed? The best time to have your automatic transmission serviced is when the maintenance schedule says it’s due. For many Ford vehicles under normal use, the service interval is around 150k miles.
Does Ford use Dexron?
Dexron fluids are used by GM. Ford and Mazda designed their transmissions for Mercon. Other import brands like Honda (DW-1) and Toyota (ATF Type-T) have their own specific fluid too.
Is Dexron 3 same as Mercon V?
When your vehicle was produced Mercon and Dex II/III were basically the same and interchangeable. Mercon V is not a recommended replacement for Dex II/III. Mercon V was, in fact, recommended as a replacement for Dex II/III by pretty much every company that made it back about 15-20 years ago.
What type of transmission fluid does a Ford transmission take?
MERCON® transmission fluids undergo extensive testing, both in the lab and in real-world conditions, to ensure they provide optimum performance and durability. MERCON® fluids are the only fluids approved by Ford Motor Company for their recommended application.
What cars are Dexron III for?
Castrol ATF Dex III may be used in power steering systems for the majority of cars, light commercial vehicles and tractors except where specialist fluids are recommended e.g. Honda, Mercedes-Benz, SAAB, etc.
Are Dexron and Mercon compatible?
Compatibility – ideal for top-up or complete replacement for OEM fluids. KLONDIKE DEXRON®-VI / MERCON® LV Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is an OEM approved fluid registered with General Motors for DEXRON®-VI and Ford Motor Company for MERCON® LV.
Can you mix Dexron 3 with type f?
Yes it’s ok, a 50/50 mix of Type F and Dexron is often recommended for higher HP applications, the best of both worlds-firmer shifts with Type F but with the added lubricity of Dexron.
