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Material Specifications

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)		 MERCON® V
    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
    NOTE: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, power steering pump failure may result. The condition may occur on predelivery vehicles with evidence of aerated fluid or on vehicles that have had steering component repairs.
  1. If equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system.
    2. NOTE: A whine heard from the power steering pump can be caused by air in the system. The power steering purge procedure must be carried out prior to any component repair for which power steering noise complaints are accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid.
  2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir cap.
    • Fill the reservoir as needed with the specified fluid.
  3. Raise the front wheels off the floor. Refer to the JACKING & LIFTING article for the procedure.
  4. Tightly insert the Power Steering Evacuation Cap into the reservoir and connect the Vacuum Pump Kit.
    Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Pump Kit
    G07772852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Start the engine.
  6. Using the Vacuum Pump Kit, apply vacuum and maintain the maximum vacuum of 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg).
  7. If equipped with Hydro-Boost®, apply the brake pedal twice.
    8. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
  8. Cycle the steering wheel fully from stop-to-stop 10 times.
  9. Stop the engine.
  10. Release the vacuum and remove the Vacuum Pump Kit.
    11. NOTE: Do not overfill the reservoir.
  11. Fill the reservoir as needed.
  12. Start the engine.
  13. Install the Power Steering Evacuation Cap and the Vacuum Pump Kit. Apply and maintain the maximum vacuum of 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg).
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Evacuation Cap And Vacuum Pump Kit
    G07772853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
  14. Cycle the steering wheel fully from stop-to-stop 10 times.
  15. Stop the engine, release the vacuum and remove the Vacuum Pump Kit and Power Steering Evacuation Cap.
    16. NOTE: Do not overfill the reservoir.
  16. Fill the reservoir as needed and install the reservoir cap.
  17. Visually inspect the power steering system for leaks.
    18. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  18. If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.
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