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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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I have a 03 7.3 Auto / what transmission do I have?I have been given 2 different types of fluid from Ford Dealers and they say both will work but I have been reading some of the Post I am worried that I might need to drain it and replace with the correct fluid.Last time they gave me the Mercon V Mercon and I called them back and they say they put that in ALL Autos!!They get it bulk and that is all they have.I have been using the Mercon untill last time.I called 2 dealers and got the same answer.I plan on this Truck lasting a long time. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Types

4R70W (4-speed) Motorcraft MERCON V

Torque Shift (5-speed) Motorcraft MERCON SP ATF

TSB 06-14-4

07/24/06

MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V
ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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You can use Mercon V in your tranny now. It used to be Mercon V would ruin it, but there was a reformulation and now it is all good.

Or at least so they say....
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by calf roper
I have a 03 7.3 Auto / what transmission do I have?
You have a 4R100 transmission.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Mark, where have you been, I haven't read your stuff for years..Good to see you are still around.

Mark do you know the 4R100 teardown any? I know you know transmission stuff.
Thanks..
 

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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I'm not that good on teardowns.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Thanks Mark, I appreciate your help, I will remember if I need some info on trans.
 
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