What type of power steering fluid does this car take?

2006 FORD FOCUS
221,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STACIEJOANNA
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I noticed a small leak in the return line on the power steering pump and it’s been about a week and the power steering fluid is now half full. so I need to know what kind of power steering fluid 006 Ford focus takes.
Oct 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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JONNYB1963
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Hi Stacie,

For the power steering fluid in that year and model Ford specifies Mercon ATF.
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Oct 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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KRAKENAUTO
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This vehicle would require Mercon V ATF fluid for the power steering system.

Per Ford: MERCON(R) ATF REPLACED BY MERCON(R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR FORD FOCUS 2000-2007 POWER STEERING SYSTEMS 01/22/07.
Oct 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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STRAILER
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Please respond
Oct 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM