Preliminary Inspection: Material
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) (Early build vehicles) |
MERCON® V |
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLV (Late build vehicles) |
MERCON® LV |
NOTE:
The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the MATERIAL specification and/or the transmission fluid level indicator for the correct fluid. Use only clean transmission fluid designated for this transaxle and torque converter being serviced.
NOTE:
Do not mix Mercon® V or Mercon® LV transmission fluid. This may cause erratic shift feel, erratic shift timing and/or transmission failure.
NOTE:
Transmission fluid application:
- Early build vehicles require MERCON® V
- Late build vehicles require MERCON® LV
The following items must be checked prior to beginning the diagnostic procedures.