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Your manual trans will use Dextron III Auto fluid. Yes, it uses Auto Fluid. That blew me away when I found that out. I thought it would have used gear oil, but that is not the case for the Firebird.
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.
I had a problem before with my 1998 firebird where the radio locked and I had to get a code to unlock it now it is locked again and I don't have the manual to get the instructions to unlock it but I do still have the code.
The manual transmission does not have a dipstick , there will be a fill plug somewhere on the transmission body
A manual transmission flush on a 1998 ford explorer costs 70 dollars.
it should be checked or added with every oil change. You will need gear oil for a manual tranny. you will find the plug somewhere on the tranny.
I cannot find the transmission lipstick on my 1998 F-150 with a manual transmission.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
If you have an automatic transmission there is no drain plug, you'll have to drop the pan to change the fluid. If you have a manual transmission the drain plug is in the center on the bottom.
In a 1998 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid , according to the Owner Guide )
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.