in a manual transmission escort follow your speedometer cable to the transmission, there is a 10mm bolt and a clip holding the speedo cable in, you read the gears to check fluid level and add fluid in the little hole, BUT BEWARE, The plastic holder for the speedo cable is broken VERY easily if too much force is used, your better off going to a dealership or a cheap mechanic to have it checked,
You can use any SAE certified transmission fluid in your 1998 Ford escort manual transmission. Make sure the transmission fluid is for your manual transmission and not an automatic transmission.
The fluid is added where the speedo cable and vehicle speed sensor enter the trans. These items are retained by a small bolt and clip.
auto trans fluid its crazy i know
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the automatic and manual transaxles according to the 1999 Ford Escort owners manual
is it an automatic, or manual shift?
To change the transmission fluid on the manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, drain the fluid from the drain hole near the speed sensor. Then refill the fluid using the plug in the side of the transmission.
According to the 1997 Ford Escort Owner Guide both the automatic and manual transaxles ( transmissions ) take Motorcraft MERCON multi - purpose automatic transmission fluid
The owners manual shows Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid for the 5 speed manual transaxle
80w
Both the manual and automatic transmissions take Mercon ATF.
The manual transmission on a 91 Ford Escort GT is filled with fluid by gently depressing the clutch with the engine off. Fluid is added to the reservoir until the level stops going down.
try adding trans fluid