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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Power Steering

What fluid is used in the power steering pump? I read it is ATF but is there a certain type?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I put the same as the transmission Mercon SP
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Thanks. I've looked everywhere but just could not not find any info.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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I really would NOT mix Mercon V and Mercon SP. I am fairly certain that the power steering fluid is the same as the tranny fluid in manual transmissions. That means it is Mercon V. Mixing the two in transmissions is certainly bad - I am assuming it is a no-no in the PS fluid as well.

Here is a summary of fluids and filters for the 6.0L:

http://www.midwaytruck.com/Ford%20Pr...rts%20List.pdf
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Without a way to determine the present fluid a complete flush would be needed. Also your spread sheet guide is very useful. thanks
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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My manual states Mercon... but we all know that it was discontinued and Ford now states you can use Mercon V.
 
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