5 quarts
6000
In a 1997 Ford Aerostar ( REAR differential ) With the 7.5 " ring gear ( 3.5 U.S. pints ) With the 8.8 " ring gear ( 5.0 ) * traction lok , add 4 ounces of friction modifier
advanced auto parts stores will give yo ua print out of ALL the fluid requirements for that explorer. the same data is in the books that came with the explorer, if you still have them.
Replacing the front differential on a 1997 Ford Explorer may cost anywhere from $400 to $800 in parts alone. If one wishes to get brand new parts, the cost for replacements can be expected to double. Labor will likely cost between $800 to $1500, which brings the total range anywhere from $1200 to $3100.
Usually you fill it to the bottom of the hole.
Depends on which differential you have but in most cases 4 to 5 pints should fill it.
My 1995 Ford Explorer XLT , 4x4 , automatic had a shipping weight of 4,053 pounds
The Ford website has current pricing and options.
5300
You should be able to get one from a scrapyard. many have parts searches they can do for you online & probably cheaper than a repair. A gear set is 200.00 & you can get a rearend for that in some places.
how much oil do i need and what kind
till it comes out of the fill hole about a quart