What is mercon compatible?

Ford ceased licensing Mercon in 2007 and now recommends Mercon V for all transmissions that previously used Mercon. Mercon is a suitable replacement for Type H and Type CJ fluid, but not for Type F. Mercon V—the most common Ford ATF in late model Fords, it is very much like Dexron III.

Can mercon be mixed with Mercon V?

You can mix it, but it’s just like mixing regular and premium, the result is based on the percentage of each. You should want as much of the Mercon V in it as possible.

Can you mix Mercon LV and Mercon V?

Re: Mercon, Mercon V, Mercon LV – 2006 Limited 3.0L All transmissions except one were specified as being MerconV compatible. Mixing the two fluids should have no effect.

Can Mercon and Mercon V be mixed?

When does Ford stop making Mercon automatic transmissions?

Effective July 1, the production and licensing for MERCON will cease. Automatic transmissions, power steering systems and manual transmissions previously requiring MERCON must, as of July 1, be serviced with MERCON V.

What happens if you mix Mercon with Mercon V?

DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. And I found this in my 2003 Crown Victoria manual:

Can you use Mercon fluid in a six speed transmission?

It is not compatible with earlier Mercon fluids, so it should not be substituted or mixed with Mercon or Mercon V. This fluid meets the General Motors Dexron VI specification and should be recommended for General Motors six speed transmissions requiring this specification.

Which is the replacement for Mercon ATF fluid?

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.

Is it safe to top off Ford Mercon?

Ford says its safe to top off or add Mercon V in its place. Well I guess it just seemed odd to me that the only components mentioned in the TSB were transmissions and transfer cases. No mention at all of power steering units that take MERCON. confusing to me. confusing to me. Click to expand… MERCON is everywhere.

When did Ford start using Mercon V instead of Mercon?

Did you still have the factory fill when this work was done? (this tranny should have the fluid changed every 30,000 miles due to a poor design. Mercon V was designed as a bandaid for this tranny) Assuming that the fluid was changed before it probably got a refill of Mercon V. IIRC, Ford started to use MerconV instead of Mercon in ’99.

What is mercon compatible?