I don't understand this TSB on transmission fluid.

[Bruce R Leech]

There is a TBS posted on this site about the usage of Mercon V. I don't think that it all got posted or something is wrong with it. it doesn't make it clear as to which cars use it. for one thing it says ....For proper fluid application on current and past model vehicles equipped with Manual or Automatic Transmission or Transaxle refer to the Fluid Usage Chart (Figures 1, 2 and 3).

where are Figures 1, 2 and 3?


read below


Bruce


A/T - Fluid Application Charts
Article No.
01-15-7

08/06/01

FLUID - TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS
FORD:
1980-2002 CROWN VICTORIA
1981-1997 THUNDERBIRD
1981-2002 ESCORT, MUSTANG
1982-1988 EXP
1984-1994 TEMPO
1986-1993 FESTIVA
1986-2002 TAURUS
1989-1997 PROBE
1994-1998 ASPIRE
1995-2000 CONTOUR
2000-2002 FOCUS
2002 THUNDERBIRD
1980-1996 BRONCO
1981-1997 F-250 HD, F-350
1981-2002 E SERIES, F-150
1983-2002 RANGER
1984-1990 BRONCO II
1986-1997 AEROSTAR
1988-1997 F SUPER DUTY
1991-2002 EXPLORER
1995-2002 WINDSTAR
1997-2002 EXPEDITION
1999-2002 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
2000-2002 EXCURSION
2001-2002 ESCAPE

LINCOLN:
1980-2002 TOWN CAR
1981-2002 CONTINENTAL
1984-1992 MARK VII
1993-1998 MARK VIII
2000-2002 LS
1998-2002 NAVIGATOR
2002 BLACKWOOD


MERCURY:
1980-2002 GRAND MARQUIS
1981-1997 COUGAR
1982-1987 LN7
1984-1994 TOPAZ
1986-2002 SABLE
1987-1999 TRACER
1991-1994 CAPRI
1995-2000 MYSTIQUE
1999-2002 COUGAR
1993-2002 VILLAGER
1997-2002 MOUNTAINEER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the Application Chart.

ISSUE

A new automatic transmission fluid (MERCON(R) V) was introduced in 1997 for use in some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. This new MERCON(R) V fluid is not used in all applications and is not interchangeable with others transmissions fluids that are currently used. Using the incorrect fluid may cause transmission or transaxle concerns.

ACTION

For proper fluid application on current and past model vehicles equipped with Manual or Automatic Transmission or Transaxle refer to the Fluid Usage Chart (Figures 1, 2 and 3).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-8-8
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

 

[Glacier991]

lol that's helpful, no? PM the poster and ask him directly. I think it is safe to say that anything pre 96 is ok with Mercon III, the 4R70W's from about 95 on benefit from it. AOD's and A4LD's don't need it. Using V in place of III will not hurt anything, but it is a lot pricier. The issue is not using V in plac of III, but not using V and instead using III.

If you are newer than 97 use V.