2000 Mercury Mountaineer wrong transmission fluid

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ANGELSINGS95
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Transmission problem
2000 Mercury Mountaineer Automatic 119000 miles

I put about a half-quart of Multi-Purpose ATF in a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer which requires Mercon V; will this damage the transmission? Do I need to get the ATF changed?
Sep 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM
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MERLIN2021
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1/2 quart isn't a lot in a 10-13 qt. system, but Ford recommends NOT mixing fluids, so I would get it flushed at a place with the machine. Most oil change shops use the refilling station...
Sep 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM
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