Open the rear liftgate and above the left tail light you will see a rubber fill plug
The plastic reservoir is behind the plastic panel in the cargo area on the drivers
side , by the liftgate , where the wheel jack is stored - if you remove the trim panel
you can see the washer fluid level
No , 1996 was the last model year that there was a separate washer fluid reservoir for the liftgate in the Ford Explorer
In the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir
In my 2006 the rear window washer fluid shares the same tank as the front window washer. The operators manual also makes this statement. 1995 and before you fill the rear by opening the liftgate and adding fluid to the reservoir just above the left taillight. 1996 and later the front reservoir is for both.
its the same reservoir as the main washer
air pressure. waxing may clog the port, air pressuer and a old tooth brush should do the trick
under the spare tire in the trunk
Open rear gate. On the drivers side you will find above the tail light a rubber plug. This is the opening/fill area for your rear window washer tank. If you look on the drivers side in the cargo area there should be a panel with 2 latches, open and take panel off - you will see the washer tank and be able to fill to correct level.
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
It is attached to the bottom of the washer reservoir. It shold be at the bottom ro near the bottom of the window wasehr fluid container. It is relatively small - there is a wire coming out of it. Follow the hose(s) coming out of the container - or work backwards form the window sprayer and follow the little hose.
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the automatic and manual transmissions with the V6 engine
The actual reservoir is tucked into the driverside fender. But to fill it: locate a yellow cap on the driverside fenderwell. it will be between the airfilter and the fender. pop open the cap and then pour washer fluid in slowly, you can pour too fast or you will just waste fluid because its kind of a small opening.