2007 Ford Focus PS Fluid MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX

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I am currently changing out a PS pump on a 2007 Ford Focus.

Specification calls for "MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX". Can MERCON V be used for this?

I found this post (dealing with manual transmission fluids) referencing MERCON and XT-2-QDX and it looks to not be the same :

Best Mercon V Fluid for Ford/Mazda Manual Transmissions

I'm about to change the trans fluid on my 2002 Ford Ranger with 5 speed manual, was curious what everyone suggested for fluid? From my observations, Mercon V and compatible fluids are quite different depending on the brand and type. I'm still confused on Brookfield Viscosity, the variation in...

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If that's the case, any recommendations?

 

[brianl703]

I've used Mercon V in many Ford power steering systems that called for Mercon or even Type F.

There's no problem, and I think there's a TSB where Ford says to use Mercon V in power steering systems that called for Mercon.

If you really want to use the obsolete factory-specified fluid, any "Dex/Merc" fluid will be fine.

 

[FowVay]

Yes, use MERCON V. Any branded product that meets the XT-5-QMC spec will be adequate.

 

[bdcardinal]

The XT-2-QDX was Mercon ATF which was replaced my Mercon V for most applications. Use anything that says for Mercon V and sleep well at night.