To put brake fluid in a 1997 Ford Explorer, you must locate the brake fluid reservoir. Once you locate it, unscrew the cap, and replenish the brake fluid.
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid is used for the hydraulic clutch and the brakes in a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport
If the brake light in your dash is on , either the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is LOW or your parking brake is on
Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
DOT 3 brake fluid
The brake fluid reservoir in your Ford Explorer is in the engine compartment , near the firewall . It is on the drivers side of the engine compartment .
According to the 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
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DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
DOT 3 brake fluid
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A ) is used