Ford Torqueshift fluid

[Keith & Sharon]

Found this while researching fluid for the earlier 4R100 tranny.
Was always told mercon SP was the only fluid for the torqueshift.
From Ford Tech Service bulletin Sep/Oct 2009:

Tech tips

Approval to Service ALL 5R110 Automatic Transmissions with MERCON® LV

Beginning immediately ALL (2003 to 2010 MY) 5R110 automatic transmissions can be serviced with MERCON® LV automatic transmission fluid in place of MERCON® SP.

Initially only the 2009/10MY 5R110 automatic transmissions were filled and serviced with MERCON® LV. In an effort to reduce complexity, Ford Motor Company is allowing all previous model year 5R110 automatic transmissions to be serviced with MERCON® LV automatic transmission fluid. This pertains to top off as well as fluid replacement. Mixing of MERCON® LV and MERCON® SP in the 5R110 transmission is acceptable. Extensive testing has been performed to insure there are no functional or durability concerns with the use of MERCON® LV in the 5R110 automatic transmission.

Vehicles affected are F-Series Super Duty trucks (including chassis cab, motorhome, LCF).

Motorcraft MERCON® LV is now available in three sizes:
Part Number: XT-10-QLVC - 1 quart
Part Number: XT-10-DLV - 55 gallon drum
Part Number: XT-10-BLV - Bulk

Further information can be found in the Workshop Manual, Section 307-1, Automatic Transmission

[Clifftall]

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Originally Posted by Keith & Sharon Found this while researching fluid for the earlier 4R100 tranny. Was always told mercon SP was the only fluid for the torqueshift. From Ford Tech Service bulletin Sep/Oct 2009: Untitled Document Tech tips Approval to Service ALL 5R110 Automatic Transmissions with MERCON® LV Beginning immediately ALL (2003 to 2010 MY) 5R110 automatic transmissions can be serviced with MERCON® LV automatic transmission fluid in place of MERCON® SP. Initially only the 2009/10MY 5R110 automatic transmissions were filled and serviced with MERCON® LV. In an effort to reduce complexity, Ford Motor Company is allowing all previous model year 5R110 automatic transmissions to be serviced with MERCON® LV automatic transmission fluid. This pertains to top off as well as fluid replacement. Mixing of MERCON® LV and MERCON® SP in the 5R110 transmission is acceptable. Extensive testing has been performed to insure there are no functional or durability concerns with the use of MERCON® LV in the 5R110 automatic transmission. Vehicles affected are F-Series Super Duty trucks (including chassis cab, motorhome, LCF). Motorcraft MERCON® LV is now available in three sizes: Part Number: XT-10-QLVC - 1 quart Part Number: XT-10-DLV - 55 gallon drum Part Number: XT-10-BLV - Bulk Further information can be found in the Workshop Manual, Section 307-1, Automatic Transmission

Can't access your Untitled Document. I'm confused

[Keith & Sharon]

Should have deleted that sorry, We can now use Mercon lv instead of mercon Sp it supposedly has a longer change interval. 150,000 miles in trucks and cars, don't know how long in RV's yet.

[Clifftall]

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Originally Posted by Keith & Sharon Should have deleted that sorry, We can now use Mercon lv instead of mercon Sp it supposedly has a longer change interval. 150,000 miles in trucks and cars, don't know how long in RV's yet.

That contradicts what Ford is saying. Where did you get your info

[jcthorne]

Ford has replaced the SP with the newer LV. As old supplies of SP are used up, there will be no more available. Mercon SP is no longer available from Ford.