No, it is not a good idea to mix Mercon and Type F transmission fluids. They have different friction modifiers and are for different purposes. If you have a 1998 or newer Ford vehicle, you should use Mercon V; earlier models require Mercon IV. You can convert a Mercon III/IV vehicle to Mercon V by having a complete flush done at a competent transmission shop.
Fluid for that car is Mercon V. Not Mercon III as used in earlier cars, but Mercon V.
1993-1996 automatic transmission: MERCON automatic transmission fluid (NOT MERCON V) 1993-2005 manual transmission: MERCON automatic transmission fluid (NOT MERCON V)
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Mercon V (Mercon 5 ) (MV) transmission fluid
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Motorcraft MERCON - V - automatic transmission fluid in the automatic transmission Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the manual transmission ( according to the owners manual )
For the manual transmission ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) For the automatic transmission ( Motorcraft MERCON - V - automatic transmission fluid According to the Owner Guide
The automatic transmission uses Motorcraft MERCON - V - automatic transmission fluid The manual transmission uses Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid
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Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for 5 - speed manual transmission ( YES - ATF ) Motorcraft MERCON V automatic transmission fluid for the automatic transmissions
Most likely it will take mercon transmission fluid. Not to be confused with mercon V transmission fluid. To be sure pull the transmission stick out and read the side of the stick. It will tell you what fluid to use.