2007 Ford F150 4X4 Transfer Case Fluid
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2007 Ford F150 4X4 Transfer Case Fluid
I am going to change out my Transfer Case fluid in a 2007 pickup. The owners manual recommends Motorcraft MERCON ATF. (XT-2-QDX/ MERCON). Does this fluid change up to Mercon V or Mercon LV?
My 2009 F150 owners manual says to use Transfer Case fluid (part # XL-12).
I want to make sure I don't create any problems which I currently don't have!
My 2009 F150 owners manual says to use Transfer Case fluid (part # XL-12).
I want to make sure I don't create any problems which I currently don't have!
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Mercon would have been the old OE and service fill, and if you look on the face of the Mercon V bottle it states ‘Mercon Compatable’ which it is for a backwards compatibility in many transmission applications.
If you read the back of the V bottle it states Do Not use in Transfer cases. LV would be incorrect.
The correct replacement would be XL-12 or similar product.
If you read the back of the V bottle it states Do Not use in Transfer cases. LV would be incorrect.
The correct replacement would be XL-12 or similar product.
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Update:
Just thought I would post a FYI only. Talked to the local Ford dealer today and was shown the bulletin. The dealerships were notified of the changes November/2017. Simply to keep ordering the Transfer Case Fluid (CXL-12) until the inventory was depleted. Once depleted, begin substituting with the approved replacement. (CXT-10-LV12) which is Mercon LV. It did clearly state that it was approved by Ford Engineers on this bulletin.Hope this clears up the dilema.
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As a service fill, probably will be XL’s replacement, but you wouldn’t want to blend the two under normal top/replacement..
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
* Premium-quality ATF for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury transmissions
* Provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions
* Manufactured with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance additives
* Provides excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, and guards against transmission shudder
* Offers excellent thermal, oxidation and shear stability, as well as good low-temperature fluidity
* Provides wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam
* Helps prevent rust and corrosion
* Dyed red for easy leak detection
* Not for use in applications where MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
* Not for use in transfer cases
* Recommended by Ford Motor Company
* Available in cases of 12 one-quart bottles
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
* Premium-quality ATF for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury transmissions
* Provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions
* Manufactured with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance additives
* Provides excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, and guards against transmission shudder
* Offers excellent thermal, oxidation and shear stability, as well as good low-temperature fluidity
* Provides wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam
* Helps prevent rust and corrosion
* Dyed red for easy leak detection
* Not for use in applications where MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
* Not for use in transfer cases
* Recommended by Ford Motor Company
* Available in cases of 12 one-quart bottles
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