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Specifications
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC MERCON® LV

If transmission fluid does not drain from the level plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.2 L/0.26 qts (at operating temperature 85 - 93 °C, or 185 - 199 °F) until the fluid level reaches the bottom of the fluid level plug hole.

Capacities


Liters
Transmission Fluid 8.98 qts (8.5 L)

General Specifications


Item Specification
Transmission Weight 189.60 lb (86 kg)

Solenoid Operation Chart


Shift Lever Base Position PCM Controlled Transmission SSA NL (1,2,3,4) SSB NH (3,5, R) TSS NL (2.6) SSD NH (L,R/C 4,5,6) SSE (On/Off) NC TCC NL
P P Off On Off Off On Off
R R Off Off Off Off On Off
N N Off On Off Off On Off
D 1 On On Off Off Onb Off
2 On On On On Off Off
3 On Off Off On Off Off
4 On On Off Off Off ON OFF
5 Off Off Off Off Off ON OFF
6 Off On On Off Off ON OFF

  • Turns on at speeds above 8 km/h.
  • Turns off at speeds above 8 km/h.
  • NC = Normally Closed
  • NH = Normally High
  • NL = Normally Low

Clutch Application Chart


Component Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Direct (3, 5, R) Intermediate (2, 6) Low/Reverse (1, R) Overdrive (4, 5, 6) Low - OWC
Park H
Provide Regression D H
Neutral H
1st Gear D H H H
2nd Gear D H H
3rd Gear D H D
4th Gear D H D
5th Gear D D D
6th Gear D H D
1st Gear Manual H H
Planetary Component Front Sun Gear Rear Sun Gear Rear Sun Gear Rear Carrier/Center Ring Rear Carrier/Center Ring Rear Carrier/Center Ring

  • H = Hold
  • D = Controlled

Gear Ratio Diagram


Component Ratio
1st/Low 4,584:1
2nd 2,964:1
3rd 1,912:1
4th 1,446:1
5th 1:1
6th 0,746:1
Provide Regression 2,94:1

Shift Speeds


Throttle Position Range Shift km/h mph
Light Throttle D 1-2 11-16 7-10
D 2-3 21-27 13-17
D 3-4 29-37 18-23
D 4-5 45-56 28-35
D 5-6 72-90 45-56
Medium Throttle D 1-2 27-43 17-23
D 2-3 42-55 26-34
D 3-4 58-77 36-48
D 4-5 77-106 48-66
D 5-6 135-177 84-110
Heavy Throttle D 1-2 51-66 32-41
D 2-3 79-100 49-62
D 3-4 113-143 70-89
D 4-5 150-190 93-118
D 5-6 201-245 125-152

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