When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 51909 for 2006-2008 Ford Explorer, 2007-2008 Ford Expedition and 2003-2008 Ford F-250 SD and others.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 51909
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Summary
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 728 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2006-2008 200620072008
- Ford Expedition 2007-2008 20072008
- Ford F-250 SD 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Ford F-350 SD 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Mercury Mountaineer 2006-2008 200620072008
- Lincoln Navigator 2005-2008 2005200620072008
- Ford Excursion 2003-2005 200320042005
- Ford E-350 2004-2008 20042005200620072008
- Ford E-150 2004-2008 20042005200620072008
- Ford F-550 SD 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Ford F-450 SD 2003-2008 200320042005200620072008
- Ford E-450 2004-2008 20042005200620072008
- Ford E-250 2004-2008 20042005200620072008
- Ford F-53 2006-2008 200620072008
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