Look in the manual
The 2002 Ford F-150 owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual transmission
According to the 2003 Ford Mustang Owner Guide : 4.6 liter manual transmission ( MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
The 2002 Ford Mustang owners manual shows : manual transmission with 4.6 L - SOHC - V8 engine ( Synthetic MERCON ATF , automatic transmission fluid )
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The manual transaxle ( transmission ) on your Ford Escape does not have a fluid level dipstick like the automatic would normally have ( it is probably checked at the FILL PLUG on your transmission , underneath the vehicle )
The 2007 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2011 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2008 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2012 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2006 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2004 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
The 2005 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.