MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)

Publication date: 2007-01-22
Reference number: 07-1-7

MERCON(R) ATF REPLACED BY MERCON(R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 07-1-7, Date of Issue: January 22, 2007

FORD:	1996-1997 Thunderbird; 1996-2007 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Taurus; 1998-2003 Escort; 2000-2007 Focus; 2002-2005 Thunderbird; 2005-2006 Ford GT; 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle; 2006-2007 Fusion; 1996-1997 Aerostar; 1996-2007 E-Series, Explorer, Ranger; 1997-2004 F-53 Motorhome Chassis; 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, F-Super Duty; 1998-2003 Windstar; 2000-2005 Excursion; 2001-2003 Explorer Sport; 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac; 2001-2007 Escape; 2004-2007 Freestar; 2005-2007 Escape Hybrid; 1996-1997 Cargo; 1996-1998 L-Series; 1996-1999 F- B-Series; 2000-2007 F-650, F-750; 2006-2007 Low Cab Forward
LINCOLN:	1996-1998 Mark VIII; 1996-1999 Continental; 1996-2007 Town Car; 2000-2006 Lincoln LS; 2006 Zephyr; 2007 MKZ; 1998-2007 Navigator; 2002-2003 Blackwood; 2003-2005 Aviator; 2006-2007 Mark LT; 2007 MKX
MERCURY:	1996-1997 Cougar; 1996-2005 Sable; 1996-2007 Grand Marquis; 1999-2002 Cougar; 2003-2004 Marauder; 2005-2007 Montego; 2006-2007 Milan; 1997-2007 Mountaineer; 1998-2002 Villager; 2004-2007 Monterey; 2005-2007 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner

ISSUE

MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid for power steering systems originally requiring MERCON(R).

ACTION

Beginning immediately all power steering applications requiring MERCON(R) can now be serviced using MERCON(R) V or MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids labeled MERCON(R)/MERCON(R) V. After July 1, 2007, MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid will no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of this fluid will continue until remaining inventory has been depleted.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service power steering systems requiring MERCON(R) with MERCON(R) V or MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids labeled MERCON(R)/MERCON(R) V.

CAUTION: APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDING TYPE F AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING FLUID MUST CONTINUE TO USE THAT PARTICULAR FLUID. USE OF ANY OTHER FLUID MAY CAUSE REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY OR DAMAGE.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name
XT-2-QDX	MERCON(R) (Quart)
XT-2-DDX	MERCON(R) (55 Gal. Drum)
XT-5-QM	MERCON(R) V (Quart)
XT-5-DM	MERCON(R) V (55 Gal. Drum)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.