There is not much difference between power steering and transmission fluid. Many people use power steering in place of transmission fluid because it is cheaper.
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
You can use any kind of PS fluid you want as long as it's labeled, "Power Steering fluid".
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Unless the cap on the reservoir says use Power Steering Fluid only use Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid.
According to the 2002 Ford Excursion owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
According to the 2004 Ford Excursion Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
According to the 2002 Ford Escape owners manual ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used as the power steering fluid
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You can use ATF (automatic transmission fluid)