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Old 02-19-2003 | 11:40 AM
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A4OD Fluid Types
OK, I have a 97 F150 with the E4OD tranny and am about to change the fluid and filter. My question is this.. should I use MerconIII or V? Its a 97 model 5.4 with 63,000 on it. Cost of the fluid is not a factor I just want it right
 
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Old 02-19-2003 | 12:24 PM
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The E4OD requires "Mercon" fluid.
 
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Old 02-19-2003 | 12:37 PM
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I guess what I should ask is which type of mercon, Type 3 or 4?
 
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Old 02-19-2003 | 12:55 PM
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Ford just says Mercon.
 
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Old 02-19-2003 | 11:09 PM
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There are two types of fluuid, MERCON and MERCON V. The E4OD requires MERCON, not MERCON V.

Just to muddy the waters, there is a new MERCON SP fluid for the new TorqShift 5 speed automatic in the diesel trucks. That is not compatible with any older transmission.
 
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Old 02-20-2003 | 12:23 AM
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Just out of curiousity,why cant you use MerconV in this tranny?Dont say because Ford says not to,but why they say not to.And AJ,when will your site be up and running?
 
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