Ford-specific ATF

[RF Overlord]

If this question has already been asked and answered, I apologise, but I couldn't find it.

Does anyone know about Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid?

My niece recently bought an '06 Fusion and I'm reasonably sure it has the Aisin AW F21 6-speed automatic transaxle, which is spec'd for the fluid above. All the research I've done leads me to believe this fluid is actually Toyota T-IV, AKA Mobil 3309. Can anyone confirm this? The local Ford dealer wants an outrageous price for the Motorcraft fluid and I can get both the Toyota and the Mobil fluids for a lot less.

 

[c3po]

How much does the dealer want for the Motorcraft Premium ATF.

 

[Dan55]

I have a 2006 Mercury Milan V6 I just did a flush and fill with Toyota T IV. My local dealer wanted $9 a Qt for Motorcraft and it's the same fluid. The drain plug takes a 10mm hex key and I drained out 3Qts 6ozs. Call a few Toyota dealers you should be able to get it for around $5. More info http://www.fordfusionclub.com/index.php?topic=82464.0

 

[bdcardinal]

it is 3309/t-iv.

 

[StormRider]

We have a 2007 Mercury Montego with the same drive train and the Ford Fluid lists for 8.09/quart. Try getting it online at Titus-Will Ford parts, they have it for around 5.75 w/9.95 shipping. I had problems with another online dealer shipping the fluid as they said it was HAZMAT and wouldn't ship it so I bought 8 quarts at the dealer for list. I didn't try the TIV as it is still under warranty..

 

[OVERKILL]

The blue Mobil 3309 bottles list the Ford AT's they work with on the back......

If it specs Mercon V, then of course that is a completely different ball of wax.

 

[Dan55]

If you look on the dipstick it says T IV.

 

[RF Overlord]

Thanks everyone...I can always count on the friendly folk at BITOG to steer me right!

Dan55, do you know if this transaxle has a serviceable filter? My niece's car only has just under 30k miles, so it won't need one right away, but I like to be prepared.

 

[Dan55]

I have searched for a filter part number and cannot find it.

 

[Ken2]

Add an in-line filter, either Magnefine or SPX Filtran. Add one to the power steering return line while you're doing it.

 

[bdcardinal]

8E5Z-7B155-A is the long number and FT-186 is the short number for the filter on that trans.

 

[StormRider]

I think those part numbers are for the 5spd auto w/the 4 cylinder Fusion/Milans.

From what I've read the F21 doesn't have a serviceable filter. Its simply a drain/refill. I plan on doing this to my our Montego in about 1K miles. AllData also doesn't list a filter replacement under the F21, it does for the CVTs in the 500/Montego/Freestyle but those weren't in the Fusion/Milans...

 

[bdcardinal]

oops, you are right, i though we were talking about the FNR5 unit here. the F21 has no serviceable filter, but the valve body is serviceable, everything else you replace the trans, go figure.