MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
TSB 06-26-1
FORD:
1981-2003 Escort
1984-1995 Thunderbird
1985-2007 Mustang
1985-1996 Bronco
1985-2007 Ranger
1991-2004 Explorer
1986-1997 Aerostar
1995-2007 F-150
1996-2007 F-Super Duty
2001-2003 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport
LINCOLN:
2001-2002 Lincoln LS
MERCURY:
1984-1995 Cougar
1987-1999 Tracer
ISSUE
MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being
replaced by MERCON V as the service fluid for
manual transmissions originally requiring
MERCON.
ACTION
Beginning immediately all manual transmission
applications requiring MERCON can now be
serviced using MERCON V or MERCON
Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids
labeled MERCON / MERCON V.After July 1,
2007, MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid will
no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of
this fluid will continue until remaining inventory has
been depleted.