What type of transmission fluid does a Ford transmission take?

Ford Transmission Fluid Recommendation
To find the recommended transmission fluid type for your Ford vehicle, you can refer to your Owner’s Manual or visit Ford’s Chemicals and Lubricants website. The Capacities and Specifications section of your Owner’s Manual or the FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Quick Reference Charts will provide the necessary information. By locating your vehicle and model year or model year and transmission type in the table, you can determine the specific transmission fluid your vehicle needs.
For Ford automatic transmissions manufactured during the 1970s and earlier, Motorcraft ATF Type F is recommended by Ford Motor Company. This high-static friction fluid ensures proper shifting in Ford transmissions that require a fluid meeting ESW-M2C33-F. It is also suitable for power steering systems in a wide variety of Ford vehicles built prior to Model Years 1996-1998.
In summary, the recommended transmission fluid for your Ford vehicle can be found in your Owner’s Manual or on Ford’s Chemicals and Lubricants website. For older Ford automatic transmissions, Motorcraft ATF Type F is the recommended fluid.
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Is Mercon V compatible with type F?

These were uniquely considered when we developed Valvoline Mercon V ATF. It’s suitable for most Ford, Lincoln and Mercury passenger cars and light-duty trucks (except those specifying Mercon SP, Mercon LV, Mercon ULV or Type F fluids), as well as most pre-2006 GM vehicles and many imports.

Can you mix Mercon V and LV?

It is recommended that the two should not be mixed. Short answer: NO!!! Long answer: The LV stands for “low viscosity.” It is a fully synthetic ATF. It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should neither be mixed with Mercon or Mercon V used to replace those fluids.

What Ford vehicles use Type F transmission fluid?

FORD TYPE F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Phillips 66® Type F ATF is specifically designed for use in automatic transmissions in passenger cars and light trucks manufactured by Ford Motor Company prior to 1977, and in many 1977-1981 models.

Is Mercon and Mercon V compatible?

The following applications are specifically recommended: Ford Mercon V and Mercon; Dexron-II and Dexron-III; Caterpillar TO-2; Allison C-4; and some power steering fluid applications. Mercon V is also backwards compatible with Mercon and can be used in Mercon applications.

Is Dexron III and Mercon the same?

Dexron III (Dex III), or Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluids are specific types of multivehicle fluids that were crafted by GM and Ford, respectively.

Is Dexron and Mercon transmission fluid the same?

In short, the answer is no, and it’s why you want to use an OE approved fluid specific to your car. 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.

What is the best transmission fluid for Ford?

Valvoline ULV ATF is the best transmission fluid for the latest technology of Ford and GM vehicles with high-speed transmissions. It’s specifically recommended for use in the following applications: Ford/GM 10R80 and select Ford F-150 and Raptor trucks.

What fluid replaced Mercon?

Mercon “V
In 1996, Ford released the Mercon “V” fluid specification (M2C202-B). Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 06-14-04 indicates that Mercon “V” is to replace the original Mercon fluid.

Is Mercon V and LV the same?

It is for all 2008 and newer Ford vehicles. Mercon V is not compatible with Mercon LV. I believe the LV is much thinner, if your car originally required V but the spec has been updated to LV I would stick with mercon V, as the thinner fluid could cause issues in transmissions made for thicker fluids.

Can you use Dexron 3 transmission fluid in a Ford?

LUBRIPLATE Dexron III/Mercon is a premium fluid fully qualified to cover current requirements for both General Motors and Ford.