I see in the manual that it says to add MERCON fluid. Is that just Ford's brand, or is it a different type than others like GM use? At the local parts store, they did not have any MERCON type fluid. The Valvolene says its compatible with Ford, GM, Chrysler.

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Well, I at least got some responses to this question from my old BMW forum. It looks like the PS fluid is the same as MERCON automatic transmission fluid. Can anyone confirm this?

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I just did a quick search and found that AAMOC, Valvoline and Pennzoil all make a transmission fluid that is Meron and Dexron compliant. Seems to be very common, I do not understand why your parts store does not carry it. I have owned Fords for many years and Mercon has been the fluid of choice for all of them. I think you should try another store.

The fluid could be used for power steering but the AAMCO site specifically states that the auto manufacturer may specify a specific fluid for their PS systems for various reasons. Pennzoil and Valvoline do not mention the use in PS systems.

I would put in only what the owners manual states.

 

The recommended fluid in shop manual is Dexron/Mercon III which is basically generic GM ATF.

 

Thanks, I guess I was just trying to understand that there's not Mercon ATF and Mercon PS Fluid. They are one in the same. I have not owned a Ford or GM since '82.