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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Trans Fluid Type???

I have a 2002 SD with a 6.8 engine auto trans. The trans dip stick says Mercon on it. My question is can I put Mercon V in this trans and is it compatible with the Mercon? Also how can I tell what trans I have in this truck? Thanks Gene
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles

Check this article out. It's written by Mark, one of the members here. Details the process to change fluid, plus what type.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Current recommendations by Ford for all kinds of stuff (lubricants and fluids):

https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubrican...n/quickref.asp
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Question....I have a 2005 Super Duty V10 4x4 Auto Trans and on the trans dip stick it says Mercon SP? Did they use the wrong dip stick on my truck?
I ordered the truck back in February 2005.
Thanks....Gage
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ggazz50
I have a 2002 SD with a 6.8 engine auto trans. The trans dip stick says Mercon on it. My question is can I put Mercon V in this trans and is it compatible with the Mercon? Also how can I tell what trans I have in this truck? Thanks Gene
Hi Gene,

Mercon V replaced Mercon a few years ago. Changes were made and they are completely compatible; and Ford doesn't license the production of Mercon anymore. So the only way to ensure that you're getting the proper fluid is to buy licensed Mercon V.

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Question....I have a 2005 Super Duty V10 4x4 Auto Trans and on the trans dip stick it says Mercon SP? Did they use the wrong dip stick on my truck?
I ordered the truck back in February 2005.
Thanks....Gage
Nope, the dipstick is correct. DO NOT use Mercon V in your transmission. You need Mercon SP(Discontinued) or Mercon LV(Current production).

 
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Is your trans the 4R100, or 5R110?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Is your trans the 4R100, or 5R110?
The OP has the 4R100, and Gage2502 has the 5R110.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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The OP has the 4R100, and Gage2502 has the 5R110.
Thanks for the info Tom, I really appreciate it. Gene
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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That's what I thought, thanks for verifying Tom.
 
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Mercon SP is not discontinued?? I bought a case of it from the dealer a few weeks ago...
 
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Mercon SP is not discontinued?? I bought a case of it from the dealer a few weeks ago...
When I had my trans flushed this past week my dealer also had to double check that I didnt need Mercon SP. The 05 front end always throws them off for about 15-20 minutes. The guy usually crawls under, then gets back out and looks around for a while trying to figure out why eveything is wrong.
 
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