I've got a 2000 F250 Super Duty w/ V10 and Auto trans. My understanding is that MERCON is no longer availabe. It's due for a fluid and filter change and flush. The owner's manual stated that ONLY MERCON was to be used. If it's no longer around, what do you replace it with? If I had a Ford dealer here, I wouldn't be worried. I want to make sure that the shop I take it to knows what is supposed to go into it. Thanks for any help.

 

MERCON V replaced MERCON.

 

You can get mercon all day long thats the regular trans fluid that most folks use...You can use that or mercon V now...I still use the old stuff dextron/ mercon stuff in mine and no problems.

http://autoplicity.com/products/1139...FYme4AodYT0A6A

 

Dexron III/ Mercon----Available everywhere.



RON

 

Thanks to all of you guys for the replies. You've put my mind at ease. Thanks again, and have a great day!

 

I have trouble finding Mercon V, even the big Walmart stores only have about 8 quarts at the most when it isn't sold out.

 

Actually, you're not getting Dexron III/Mercon since neither Ford nor GM license production of fluids with those names any longer.

You are, however, getting a fluid that its manufacturer says will meet the specifications of Dexron III/Mercon. See the difference?

 

Mercon V is the Ford recommended replacement for Mercon.
There are several TSBs about it

 

Well, there is "one" TSB about it....

 

Mercon V stands by itself as far as I know, and hard to find.

 

Carquest has it as well as all the big auto places..

 

If you can't find it, you haven't looked very much.

 

You don't live in a small town.

 

Mercon V in a tranny that doesn't need it is a waste of money..If your tranny needs it you have to use it. There is little benefit from using it if its not called for.

Dick

 

But the 4r100 needs it, right?