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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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power steering fluid

i want to flush my power steering fluid on my 01 sport trac...i just want to know if i can i use MERCON V ATF? and how many quarts ...any help?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Yes you can, it is a great fluid to use as PS. Disconnect the return line to flush the system. How many quarts depends on how long it takes to get the old fluid out.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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the owners manual for my 99 Ex 4.0 SOHC says I should use F type fluid in the power steering. Yet all you guys use Mercon. What should I use?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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normally the factory fill for the power steering is what they are putting in the transmission that year. Power steering must needs a good quality light oil... any trans fluid will do.. THe transmission is specifically designed for a certain fluid, so dont mix type F, Mercon and MERCON V in it. That being said, MERCON is being phased out and MERCON V is the new standard and upgrade for most systems.
 
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