T Todd Thorne Active Member Joined Dec 12, 2008 Messages 128 Reaction score 0 Location Fonthill, ONT Mar 23, 2012 #1 Can we put Mercon 5 in the transfer case, I have a couple of litres left over and might as well use it up there.
Can we put Mercon 5 in the transfer case, I have a couple of litres left over and might as well use it up there.
Robert Caffyn Well-Known Member Joined Apr 8, 2008 Messages 2,514 Reaction score 1 Location Forked River, NJ Mar 23, 2012 #2 Not sure on a Gen I, Gen II's use ATF. Whatever the owners manual sez.
C Chris R 2 Member Joined Mar 12, 2004 Messages 99 Reaction score 0 Location Colorado Springs, Co Mar 23, 2012 #3 The original manuals encourage use of Mercon ATF, but I found out after a recent trip to the dealership that they're encouraging the use of a specific fluid for transfer cases. Part Number XL-12 Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H Last edited by a moderator: Mar 23, 2012
The original manuals encourage use of Mercon ATF, but I found out after a recent trip to the dealership that they're encouraging the use of a specific fluid for transfer cases. Part Number XL-12 Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H
swshawaii Moderator Staff member 1st Gen Owner V6 Engine 2 wheel drive Joined Feb 27, 2009 Messages 5,693 Reaction score 556 Location Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii What engine do you have? V6 engine What year is your Sport Trac? 2005 What Generation is your Sport Trac? 1st Gen Owner Mar 23, 2012 #4 Ditto Bob and Chris. 2005 owners manual: Transfer case Motorcraft MERCON ATF 4WD 1.3 quarts (1.2L) 3 Be aware that Mercon and Mercon V are different. Last edited by a moderator: Mar 23, 2012
Ditto Bob and Chris. 2005 owners manual: Transfer case Motorcraft MERCON ATF 4WD 1.3 quarts (1.2L) 3 Be aware that Mercon and Mercon V are different.
swshawaii Moderator Staff member 1st Gen Owner V6 Engine 2 wheel drive Joined Feb 27, 2009 Messages 5,693 Reaction score 556 Location Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii What engine do you have? V6 engine What year is your Sport Trac? 2005 What Generation is your Sport Trac? 1st Gen Owner Mar 23, 2012 #5 More info to add to the confusion. :banghead:
G Gavin Allan Well-Known Member Joined Jul 25, 2004 Messages 7,613 Reaction score 6 Location Jefferson City, MO Mar 23, 2012 #6 Tranmission fluid MADNESS!!!
T Todd Thorne Active Member Joined Dec 12, 2008 Messages 128 Reaction score 0 Location Fonthill, ONT Mar 23, 2012 #7 Thanks for replies, says on the Ford site, Mercon V not recomended for transfer case. I'm glad I asked before I changed it!
Thanks for replies, says on the Ford site, Mercon V not recomended for transfer case. I'm glad I asked before I changed it!
Johnny O Well-Known Member Joined Jan 22, 2005 Messages 6,121 Reaction score 31 Location Pittsburgh, PA Mar 24, 2012 #8 I use Mobil 1 ATF in mine, it is rated for both Mercon and Mercon V. Change it every 30K.
Vic Sorlie Well-Known Member Joined Dec 6, 2010 Messages 1,112 Reaction score 5 Location Colleyville, TX Mar 24, 2012 #9 Todd, here's the lookup results from AMSOIL.
B Blac Trac Member Joined Jan 6, 2008 Messages 41 Reaction score 0 Location , Sep 10, 2012 #10 FWIW is there a difference between the V6/V8 Gen2 Transfer Cases vs. the ones used in the Gen1?