Transfer case fluid type for my truck

2008 FORD F-150
150,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYANNELSON106
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Good Day,

I really need some clarification on the transfer case fluid type to be used on my truck listed above. The manual says two quarts of Mercon V. A few searches on the internet says that Ford released a memo to not use Mercon V. Some say to use XL-12 or Ford transfer case fluid. You say to use Mercon LV. Can you please point me in the right direction. Thank you very much!

Ryan
Sep 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I checked the manual. It indicates Ford XL 12 transfer case fluid. I attached a picture below showing the information right from the manual.

Also, I checked for any technical service bulletins that would suggest something different to be used, and I found nothing.



I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Sep 26, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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STEVE W.
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This is the information on that T-Case in the Ford service information.
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Sep 26, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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