V6 with 5 speed - trans fluid

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Dec 20, 2015 | 02:06 PM

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ManualF150

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This does not sound good. Sounds like internal transmission damage.

I would pull the drain plug and see what comes out. If metal shards and chunks come out, it is for sure internal.

Dec 20, 2015 | 08:05 PM

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glc

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The M5OD is known for having a weak input shaft.

Aug 3, 2023 | 02:49 AM

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I use 10W-30 synthetic oil in my 2003 Ford F-150 in it shifts great

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Originally Posted by taylor981

Of course the manual says that, Mercon is owned by Ford. They aren't going to recommend anything else except their own brand.

I use 10W-30 synthetic motor oil in my 2003 f150 Ford 5-speed transmission and it runs and shifts great it actually shifts better than the original factory oil that came in it

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