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TJCOX
09-28-2008, 08:53 AM
What's the "V" stand for in Mercon "V"?
Do I need this in my 96 E-150 EOD?

Thanks!
ImpalaSlayer
09-28-2008, 08:59 AM
its the roman numeral 5. at least i think. not sure bout your van
larryo340
09-28-2008, 09:02 AM
its the roman numeral 5. at least i think. not sure bout your van
You would be correct the "V" stand for 5, and there should be no reason not to use it in the E-150.
TJCOX
09-28-2008, 09:46 AM
On the dipstick it states Mercon .

Thanks guys!
RF Overlord
09-28-2008, 12:20 PM
On the dipstick it states Mercon It would, since Mercon V wasn't introduced until 1998. Ford no longer licenses plain Mercon...MV is the replacement.
LVMarauder
09-29-2008, 01:46 AM
5, as in fifth incarnation of that formula.
TJCOX
10-01-2008, 06:47 PM
Changed the fluid and filter and refilled with the Mercon V.

Plan on changing the M.M. in the near future and adding a B&M drain
plug. Is there a shift kit available for the M.M.? Also does the
torque converter have a drain plug?

Thanks for all the replies, as they are really appreciated!

Tom.