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What types are safe to use. I know my Haynes manual says to use ATF type F fluid, but I was wondering if it would be okay to use the same stuff I used when I swapped my tranny fluid. I used the Mobil 1 AFT fluid when I did my trans.
What do you guys recommend
Thanks
Evan Groenke
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The 95 and possibly the 96 manual specified type F transmission fluid. After that, the manuals specified Mercon transmission fluid. Unofficially Mercon has been used in power steering systems instead of type F for years.
Mobil 1 ATF meets Mercon specs. Mobil 1 ATF is what I use.
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OK...I've heard so much conflicting info about this...so a bunch of questions:  So you're saying that it *is* OK to use Mobile 1 ATF (or any Dexron Mercon ATF) in the power steering units (all years)? There isn't any reason that Ford specified Type F as opposed to Mercon??? Are they fully compatible? (OK to top off w/Mercon if filled w/Type F?) Are we better off switching to Mobile 1? Is Type F recommended at all any more or has Ford decided Mercon is better? What exactly is the difference between Type F & Mercon, anyway? (I'm assuming it's not a good idea to use regular power steering fluid [labeled PS fluid - not ATF]? But haven't some folks said that they switched to synthetic power steering fluid?) (BTW, my '95-'98 Haynes Manual specifies Type F for all years.)
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Evan Groenke
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WTF?
My owners' manual specifies "Ford Spec ESW-M2C33-F" power steering fluid.
I can't find this stuff anywhere. What gives?
"Function before fashion."
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ESW-M2C33-F is a specification...any Type F fluid will probably say somewhere on the label that it meets this specification.
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Originally posted by RogerB:
WTF?
My owners' manual specifies "Ford Spec ESW-M2C33-F" power steering fluid.
I can't find this stuff anywhere. What gives? Ford puts those Ford specs in the manual to make you think that you have to buy the fluid from Ford. I bet the first line of that spec says "This specification defines the properties and characteristics of the Type F ATF approved for use in Ford applications" or something of that jist.
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OK. I've been looking at power steering fluid in the stores, and most don't list what specs they meet. Those that do, list a different Ford spec than M2C33.
I'll have a gander at the ATF fluid bottles, and also look at my manual again for more details.
One more question, though: If I'm just topping off my system, is there a combination of fluids that might cause harm? That is, if the system contains M2C33 (whatever that is) and I add any old type F ATF, am I going to be OK?
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What the heck is MERCON anyhow? Is it a synthetic fluid?? I need to change both my MTX fluid AND my power steering fluid. The local SVT dealer says they've never heard of putting a synthetic oil into an MTX-75 fluid change. I'm confused... BIG JIM, help us all, pleeeeease!
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