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I was just looking at some TSBs and noticed that there is a new TSB #06-14-4, dated June 29, 2006 which states that Mercon V is a suitable replacement for Mercon fluid, including in the Contour CD4E. Here is a snippet of the TSB: Quote:
ISSUE:
MERCON�® Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON�® V as a service fluid.
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Beginning immediately all automatic transmission / transaxle applications requiring MERCON�® can now be serviced using MERCON�® V or MERCON�® Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids labeled MERCON�® / MERCON�® V. After July 1, 2007, MERCON�® Automatic Transmission Fluid will no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of this fluid will only continue for however long it takes to deplete what remains in inventory.
I thought this might interest some folks here, I haven't seen this particular TSB mentioned before. Here is a copy of the TSB in PDF format: http://cerberus.cowgod.org/tsb06-14-04.pdf
Tom
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We ATX guys are now officially SCREWED!!! The manual specifically states, do not use Mercon V or damage may result. I dunno how long the Mercon will last, but I'm either gonna have to stockpile some, or buy new cars... 
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
We ATX guys are now officially SCREWED!!!
The manual specifically states, do not use Mercon V or damage may result. I dunno how long the Mercon will last, but I'm either gonna have to stockpile some, or buy new cars...
Time for you guys to start finding a suitable alternative.
98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE
TEIN H.Tech Springs
Tokico HP series Struts
Short ram air intake
Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust
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So what exactly is wrong with using Dextron III/Mercon fluids? There's no shortage of that, certainly.
'98 SVT Contour, in at least 639 pieces 
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Originally posted by shotwell:
So what exactly is wrong with using Dextron III/Mercon fluids? There's no shortage of that, certainly.
Nothing is "wrong" with it.
Ford finally decided that Merc V was a suitable alternative, so they are in the process of superceding the Mercon standard.
In any event, DEXRON III will still be around for awhile.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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