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These 2 fluids are totally different. Mercon is bascially Dexron. Mercon V is a synthetic. Yor car more than likely uses Mercon V, but I am not 100% sure. Look in your owner's manul or call your local Ford dealer. The type fluid you use is critical and you want to be 100% correct.

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