The cruise-o-matic was filled with type F fluid. Mercon v can be substituted if type F can not be found.
transmission fluid level and what brand should I use in it
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use should be engraved on the transmission fluid dipstick
The manual transmission on a Ford Ranger should be changed on a regular basis. Fill the transmission with any good quality regular or synthetic transmission fluid.
The type of fluid to use should be engraved into the automatic transmission fluid dipstick on a 1998 Ford F-150
Mercron transmission fluid is used in a 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Type F fluid can also be used but should not be mixed.
YOU should use type F transmission fluid in all Ford products prior to 1980.
On a 1991 Ford Explorer : The A4LD automatic transmission uses MERCON automatic transmission fluid according to my Haynes Ford Explorer repair manual * the type of fluid used should be engraved into the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick
The type should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick . ( if you have the 5 speed manual transmission it would have Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in it from the factory )
It should tell you right on the transmission dipstick.
The 1997 Ford Expedition Owner Guide shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( it should show the type used on the transmission dipstick )
On a 2000 Ford Expedition : The type of automatic transmission fluid to use should be engraved into the dipstick or on the dipstick handle
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( also , the fluid type should be stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick )