6-Speed Aisin (AW21) Automatic Transaxles -Motorcraft® Premium ATF Replaced By MERCON® V ATF As A Service Fluid – 2005-2012 Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

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NHTSA ID Number: 10250305 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 52243 Summary When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving Motorcraft® Premium ATF, MERCON® V has replaced all versions of Motorcraft® Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing Motorcraft® Premium ATF and MERCON® V in the same transmission is acceptable. After 31-Jan-2024, Motorcraft® Premium ATF will … Read more

6R/TorqShift® (6HP26/6R60/6R75/5R110) Family Transmissions – MERCON® SP ATF Replaced By MERCON® LV ATF As A Service Fluid

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NHTSA ID Number: 10243490 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51909 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 … Read more

ATF Contamination In Engine Cooling System – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10218605 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51032 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit automatic transmission fluid (ATF) contamination in the engine cooling system due to the transmission cooler. If the cooling system becomes contaminated with ATF, the system must be flushed clear of the contamination after the source of the contamination has been repaired. … Read more

Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaking From The PTU Temperature Sensor – 2013-2016 Ford & Lincoln

2015-2016 Edge/MKX And 2013-2016 Explorer/TaurusAutomatic Transmission Fluid Leaking From The PTU Temperature Sensor Some 2015-2016 Edge/MKX and 2013-2016 Explorer/Taurus vehicles may exhibit a condition where automatic transmission fluid (ATF) may appear to be leaking from the power transfer unit (PTU) temperature sensor.   ATF in the area of the PTU temperature sensor may … Read more