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Mercon V is just a specification from Ford, you can buy synthetics that meet or exceed that specification and others, but the Mercon V spec does not mean it is full synthetic, but from what i can gather to meet it at a minimum a synthetic blend would be required if that makes any sense.
Ford MERCON® V Specification http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/mercv.htm
I use Wynns 100% synthetic transmission fluid in The Mark. No problems using it for about 6 months now.
http://www.fmewynns.com/pdf/12711_SynMultiATFSpecs.pdf
http://www.fmewynns.com/pdf/12711_SynMultiATFSpecs.pdf
If it was a full synthetic then they would not need refiners and oil supplies, synthetic oil is not distilled from crude oil, that is why it is synthetic.
Here is a link to the Motorcraft web site. There are indeed two Motorcraft Mercon V fluids to choose from per this Motorcraft Parts Catalog. One is Mercon V, and the other is Synthetic Blend Mercon V.
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Yup, only Mercon V and Synthetic Blend MERCON V, and no full synthetic Mercon V . There is a full synthetic in the catalog but it is not call Mercon V and it is for Manual Transmissions.
There is no full Synthetic MERCON V from Motorcraft/ford,
Motorcraft® MERCON® V is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid
recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
vehicles that require either MERCON® V or MERCON® type fluid. This product
also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic
transmissions
• Motorcraft® MERCON® V is manufactured with high-viscosity index, premiumquality,
hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance
additives, which provide excellent shifting characteristics at high and low
ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation resistance and good
low temperature fluidity. It provides wear protection and inhibits the formation
of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam. It also provides protection against rust and
corrosion. It is dyed red for ease of leak detection
• Do not use in applications where MERCON® SP, MERCON® LV, Continuously
Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic
Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic
Transmission Fluid is recommended, or in transfer cases
• Motorcraft® MERCON® V is suitable for use as a hydraulic oil in a wide variety
of industrial applications that call for an ISO 46 or SAE 20W viscosity grade
hydraulic oil
• Refer to the Motorcraft® MERCON® V specification sheet at www.motorcraft.com
and www.fmcdealer.dealerconnection.com for additional information. For MSDS
information call 1-800-448-2063
Motorcraft Synthetic Blend MERCON® V Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid
is a high-quality automatic transmission fluid recommended by Ford Motor Company. It was
developed for use in the newer electronically controlled automatic transmissions built after 1989
and power steering systems built after 1998 requiring MERCON® V or MERCON® fluid
• Motorcraft Synthetic Blend MERCON® V Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid
is formulated with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, synthetic/hydroprocessed base oilsand specially designed performance additives. It is specifically formulated to provide improved
shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation
resistance, and good low temperature fluidity. It provides wear protection and inhibits the
formation of gum, sludge, lacquer, and foam. It also provides protection against rust and
corrosion
• It is especially effective in applications where high temperatures are a concern. Due to its
excellent thermal, oxidative, and shear stability, this fluid is required in manual transmission
applications such as Mustang with G1 manual transmissions and F/Eseries with TR 3650 and
ZF S5-47 manual transmissions
• Formulated for powersteering systems to provide excellent low temperature fluidity as well as
improved high temperature thermal stability for use in extreme conditions in all seasons
• Do not use in applications where MERCON® LV, MERCON® SP, Continously Variable Chain
Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic
Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid is a premium-quality SAE
75W-90 gear oil recommended by Ford Motor Company meeting warranty
requirements. It is particularly recommended for MTX-75, MT-82 and IB5
transmissions, and is also recommended for older transmissions including rear
wheel drive that recommend GL-3 and GL-4 type gear oils
• Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid is manufactured with
synthetic base oils and performance additives providing improved gear shifting at
all ambient temperatures. Its wear protection extends the life of synchronizers
and bearings
• Due to its excellent thermal, oxidative and shear stability, this fluid meets Ford’s
fill-for-life requirements. Reduced friction and optimal lubrication reduces
operating temperatures, increases component life and improves efficiency
There is no full Synthetic MERCON V from Motorcraft/ford,
Motorcraft® MERCON® V is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid
recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
vehicles that require either MERCON® V or MERCON® type fluid. This product
also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic
transmissions
• Motorcraft® MERCON® V is manufactured with high-viscosity index, premiumquality,
hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance
additives, which provide excellent shifting characteristics at high and low
ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation resistance and good
low temperature fluidity. It provides wear protection and inhibits the formation
of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam. It also provides protection against rust and
corrosion. It is dyed red for ease of leak detection
• Do not use in applications where MERCON® SP, MERCON® LV, Continuously
Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic
Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic
Transmission Fluid is recommended, or in transfer cases
• Motorcraft® MERCON® V is suitable for use as a hydraulic oil in a wide variety
of industrial applications that call for an ISO 46 or SAE 20W viscosity grade
hydraulic oil
• Refer to the Motorcraft® MERCON® V specification sheet at www.motorcraft.com
and www.fmcdealer.dealerconnection.com for additional information. For MSDS
information call 1-800-448-2063
Motorcraft Synthetic Blend MERCON® V Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid
is a high-quality automatic transmission fluid recommended by Ford Motor Company. It was
developed for use in the newer electronically controlled automatic transmissions built after 1989
and power steering systems built after 1998 requiring MERCON® V or MERCON® fluid
• Motorcraft Synthetic Blend MERCON® V Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid
is formulated with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, synthetic/hydroprocessed base oilsand specially designed performance additives. It is specifically formulated to provide improved
shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, excellent thermal and oxidation
resistance, and good low temperature fluidity. It provides wear protection and inhibits the
formation of gum, sludge, lacquer, and foam. It also provides protection against rust and
corrosion
• It is especially effective in applications where high temperatures are a concern. Due to its
excellent thermal, oxidative, and shear stability, this fluid is required in manual transmission
applications such as Mustang with G1 manual transmissions and F/Eseries with TR 3650 and
ZF S5-47 manual transmissions
• Formulated for powersteering systems to provide excellent low temperature fluidity as well as
improved high temperature thermal stability for use in extreme conditions in all seasons
• Do not use in applications where MERCON® LV, MERCON® SP, Continously Variable Chain
Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft® Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic
Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid is a premium-quality SAE
75W-90 gear oil recommended by Ford Motor Company meeting warranty
requirements. It is particularly recommended for MTX-75, MT-82 and IB5
transmissions, and is also recommended for older transmissions including rear
wheel drive that recommend GL-3 and GL-4 type gear oils
• Motorcraft® Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid is manufactured with
synthetic base oils and performance additives providing improved gear shifting at
all ambient temperatures. Its wear protection extends the life of synchronizers
and bearings
• Due to its excellent thermal, oxidative and shear stability, this fluid meets Ford’s
fill-for-life requirements. Reduced friction and optimal lubrication reduces
operating temperatures, increases component life and improves efficiency
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Roadboss
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For sake of clarity I would accept this definition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_oil
Having been to a couple of Castrol Schools I have learned that by changing a couple of additives packages they change the product from a semi-synthetic to what they would call a full synthetic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_oil
Having been to a couple of Castrol Schools I have learned that by changing a couple of additives packages they change the product from a semi-synthetic to what they would call a full synthetic.
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