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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 03:18 PM
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Type F atf fluid

Can type F be used in an 05 f250. I have a case of this laying around. The tech folder says to use atf fluid, I know the F is for older trans's but would it be ok for a transfer case?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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Type F should not be used.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 04:13 PM
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The proper fluid is motorcraft xl-12.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 04:20 PM
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The proper fluid is motorcraft xl-12.
That's the one!
 
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Can type F be used in an 05 f250.
Not "no', but "Hell NO!" Type F fluid hasn't been used for almost 40 years.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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If you use it count on replacing whatever you put it in.
 
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