If you open the drivers door there should be an information sticker on the latch pillar
Under " TR "or " TRANS " , I believe code " D " is the 5R55E and code " T " is the 4R55E
For that year, it should be the 5R55E.
motorcraft . com lists ( 2 ) 5R55E automatic transmissions ( 5 speed ) each has applications for 1999 and 2000 Ford Explorers equipped with the 4.0 L - SOHC engine and 4x4
A version of the 5R55E with the V6 engines ( 4.0 liter OHV , 4.0 liter SOHC , 2 wheel drive , 4x4 ) and a version of the 4R70W with the 5.0 liter V8 ( 2 wheel drive , all wheel drive )
If this is an automatic transmission ( no ) * starting with the 1995 model of Ford Explorer the automatic transmission was electronically controlled
merc V
Assuming this is an automatic transmission, Mercon V ATF.
The automatic transmission does - look near the firewall just on the passenger side of the engine
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering ( according to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission ( according to the Owner Guide )
Everything points to the transmission being rebuilt or replaced. The reverse band broke, came loose etc.
4 and a half if the torque converter is not empty if is empty 13.4
MOTORCRAFT MERCON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID