Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
Obviously you didnt read my first post to good.

" 3 quarts of Automatic Transmission Fluid type "F"" it says that in the parts list.





Type F is not specified by Ford for the Contour on the newer models. I'm not positive when it changed, but I think it was 1996. If it really matters to you I'll check the Ford shop manual. I know for absolutely certain that Mercon is specified for my 98. It is in the owner's manual.

I just found it in the 1996 Contour shop manual and you will find it at the bottom of the specification page below.

Also there was no change in the hardware between the 95 and 96, just a change in spec for the fluid. I have used Mercon in power steering systems that specified type F for years with no ill effects.

I'm sorry that my experience is different from yours.



Section 11-00: Steering Systemâ??Service 1996 Contour, Mystique Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS
STATIC STEERING WHEEL TURNING EFFORT Vehicle Power
Contour, Mystique 31-35 N (7-8 Lbs)



POWER STEERING PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Engine Minimum Flow a @ 5100 kPa (740 psi) Maximum Free Flow @ 1500 rpm Pump Model
Liters/ Minute 78°C Gallons/ Minute 172°F Liters/ Minute Gallons/ Minute
2.0L 3.4 0.9 9.8 2.6 HBD-AE
2.5L 4.7 1.25 9.8 2.6 HBD-AE

a Flow depends on power steering pump model, engine rpm and pulley drive ratio. Engine idle rpm must be set to specification when checking power steering pump minimum flow capacity.


POWER STEERING GEAR OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Description Specification
Number of Turns 2.75
Power Steering Fluid Capacity (Including Steering Pump) 1.18 Liters (2.5 Pints)
Tie Rod Articulation Effort (On Pull Scale) 5 kg (10 Lbs) Maximum
No Free Play Permitted
Tie Rod Outer End Lubricant None



POWER STEERING RELIEF PRESSURE Engine Minimum Relief Pressure Max. Relief Pressure
kPa psi kPa psi
2.0L 7240 1050 8480 1230
2.5L 7240 1050 9510 1380



LUBRICANT/ADHESIVE/CLEANER SPECIFICATIONS Description Part Number Ford Specification
Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid â?? MERCON®


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