Type F transmission fluid is meant for automatic transmissions in Ford vehicles made in the 1970s and earlier. It can also be used as power steering fluid in Fords built roughly before 1996.

For its 2016 models, Ford used a 6-speed automatic transmission. We don’t know ... accumulate in the transmission fluid.” After 2016, though, the type of transmission Ford Motor used changed.

The automaker will recall 123,611 vehicles due to a fluid leak that could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distance. This affects certain 2017–18 Ford F-150, Expedition and Lincoln ...