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Old Jul 31, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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My daughters 1996 Explorer XLT,4.0L, 4x4 automatic, 183,000 miles, still looks almost new and has original drive train and runs great. I changed tranny fluid like 7 years ago and installed tranny cooler at that time, can't remember if it calls for Mercon V, or Mercon/Dexron III or not; going to change soon so "help". Its build date is May 1996. Thanks for any help
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 06:54 AM
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The factory service manual for the 2006 Explorer with 4R70W transmission calls for 13.9 quarts of MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent MERCON® approved fluid. The owner's manual, assuming your daughter has that with the truck, should also list the recommended fluid type.

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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 09:28 AM
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MERCON is no longer produced. MERCON V was changed in 2006 to be compatible with older vehicles that required MERCON. MERCON V is now the proper fluid to use.
 
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Ok, thanks Mark, that clears it up.
 
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