They use a fixed, gear reduction transmission which reduces the number of rotations of the propeller from the number of rotations of the crankshift. The pilot doesn't do any shifting.
The ECU for an automatic can be used in a manual transmission. However, it will not work vice-versa with the ECU from a manual transmission in an automatic.
The automatic transmission is an A4LD
Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid ( it will show the type used either on the automatic transmission dipstick handle or engraved into the dipstick )
According to the 1999 Ford Explorer owners manual ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used in all of the automatic transmissions and the 5 speed manual transmission * the type of transmission fluid used should be engraved on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick *
Automatic transmission fluid.Automatic transmission fluid.
Type A transmission fluid in the automatic
According to the 2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid is used in the automatic transmissions with all engine sizes ) * the type used is indicated either on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick handle , or it is engraved into the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick *
The 2001 F-150 owners manual shows : ------------------------------------------------------- Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual transmission and the 4R100 automatic transmission and ---------------------------------------------------------- Motorcraft MERCON V for the 4R70W automatic transmission ------------------------------------------------------------ The automatic transmission dipstick will indicate which fluid is used
Motorcraft MERCON - V automatic transmission fluid
You use automatic transmission fluid.
According to the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : ( the 4R70W automatic transmission used in two wheel drive and all wheel drive versions takes Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) * the type used should be engraved into the automatic transmission fluid dipstick *
According to my Haynes repair manual : For a 1994 Ford Explorer A4LD automatic transmission : ( MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used )