M/t - SROD, ATF Usage Recommendation
83ford7 Article No. 83-21-16TRANSMISSION - SROD - USAGE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)
LIGHT TRUCKS 1980-84 F100-250
ATF can be used in vehicles with SROD transmission to alleviate a hard to shift or gear clash (when cold) condition, as previously stated in TSB 82-21-12, dated October 22, 1982. Customers should be assured that use of ATF fluid during summer months is not detrimental if vehicles are not operated in overdrive (4th gear) under "wide open throttle" conditions such as:
Trailer towing, hill climbing, or carrying maximum payload.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 82-21-12
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"