Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
There is no dipstick for the manual transmission , the fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission ( underneath the Explorer )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( according to the owners manual )
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1998 ford explorer transmission reverse won't engage, acts like it is in neutral.
The manual transmission does not have a dipstick , there will be a fill plug somewhere on the transmission body
According to the 1998 Ford Explorer owners manual : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) The all wheel drive transfer case takes 1.3 quarts
( 5R55E ) automatic transmission with the 4.0 liter - V6 ( OHV and SOHC ) ( 4R70W ) automatic transmission with the 5.0 liter - V8 In a 1998 Ford Explorer according to the Owner Guide
I cannot find the transmission lipstick on my 1998 F-150 with a manual transmission.
100K miles transmission oil flush & change.
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.