Re: Power Steering Fluid
At the time the vehicle was made Ford called for Mercon ATF in the power steering unit. They have since stopped making Mercon.
Use Mercon V where Mercon was previously called for. I would suggest and personally run Motorcraft Mercon V.
As for your whine, you likely have air in your system. Ford power steering pumps are a bit loud regardless. If you want motorcraft you will have to go to the dealership. If you dont want to bother with that valvoline and castrol make two mercon v specific fluids.
Its not going to cause system failure but i would not reccomend running valvoline Max Life or a universal type power steering fluid. It is likely you wont be able to tell the difference between running mercon v or "multi vehicle stuff", i just prefer motorcraft mercon v for the same price.
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'00 Ranger, supercab, flareside, 2wd, 3.0, auto, 3.73 open, Bilstein 4600s, 31x10.5x15 BFGs, 15x8 procomp 152s
Last edited by mms1361; 06-07-2015 at 10:53 PM.
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