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RE: 2004 Freestar Transmission - 1/14/2008 10:20:37 AM    tomb1269   Posts: 204 Score: 0 Joined: 11/21/2006 Status: offline It seemed as if there was a mention of not using synthetic transfluid in the Freestar. I would advise against this, it is my understanding that these trans's require Merco V a synthetic. I have been advised that they are very fussy about it, and even "Mercon V compatible" fluids should not be used.  _____________________________ Tom 2006 Freestar SEL 4.2L F/Ld 2002 Ranger Edge 3.0L extd 2005 Jayco 806 P/U trailer - eaten by mice winter 2008 (in reply to Use Common Sense) Post #: 21

RE: 2004 Freestar Transmission - 1/14/2008 12:32:42 PM    Use Common Sense   Posts: 540 Score: 0 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline tomb1269...You are right.  Not using a synthetic in the Freestar transmission is a NO-NO.  The MERCON®V ATF in most cases are a synthetic/petroleum blend.  Ford's MOTORCRAFT version is farmed out to the lowest bidder, thus your get a minimum spec'd fluid.  AMSOIL is a 100% synthetic fluid along with VALVOLINE's MERCON®V ATF.  I stick with AMSOIL because for a few dollars more, it's very cheap insurance for my components. _____________________________ 2004 Freestar Limited 4.2 V6 w/Water Injection & Iridium plugs 2008 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 w/Opened Air Box AMSOIL Lubricants and Filters in everything "Have a good day, and a better one tomorrow" (in reply to tomb1269) Post #: 22

RE: 2004 Freestar Transmission - 1/22/2008 11:17:26 AM    tomb1269   Posts: 204 Score: 0 Joined: 11/21/2006 Status: offline I am coming up on my 30K service. I will have the trans serviced by the dealer, and I will be requesting a filter replacement service, not a flush. Ford will put the Mercron V ATF in and if it has any problems they will be replacing the trans under warranty as I purchased an extended warranty and will not play games with them.  _____________________________ Tom 2006 Freestar SEL 4.2L F/Ld 2002 Ranger Edge 3.0L extd 2005 Jayco 806 P/U trailer - eaten by mice winter 2008 (in reply to Use Common Sense) Post #: 23

RE: 2004 Freestar Transmission - 1/23/2008 6:37:51 PM    Use Common Sense   Posts: 540 Score: 0 Joined: 1/12/2007 Status: offline tomb1269, Good call.  I perform all of my own service and repairs on my vehicles unless it's something that I can't do, don't have the tools for, or just plain ole' don't want to bother with, then it goes to the dealer.  The hourly labor rates for local shops are almost online with the Dealers.  And more than not, the local reapir shops run to the Dealers for help anyways. _____________________________ 2004 Freestar Limited 4.2 V6 w/Water Injection & Iridium plugs 2008 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 w/Opened Air Box AMSOIL Lubricants and Filters in everything "Have a good day, and a better one tomorrow" (in reply to tomb1269) Post #: 24

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