The engine coolant system capacity is :
for the 4.0 liter V6 - with air conditioning - (8.6 quarts / 8.1 liters )
for the 5.0 liter V8 ( 13.5 quarts / 12.8 liters )
Milky means that there is water in the fluid. You need to have the radiator checked for an internal leak.
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
No because they have two different body styles.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
Follow the lower radiator hose from the radiator , it connects to the water pump
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
DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
90w ======================================================== According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide ( 80W90 ) for the REAR differential * if you have a Ford Traction-Lok add 4 ounces of friction modifier
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual : 3.0 pints ( 1.4 liters ) Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the transfer case
No , 1996 was the last model year that there was a separate washer fluid reservoir for the liftgate in the Ford Explorer
At the top of the radiator
Through the automatic transmission fluid dipstick tube , at the back of your engine , slightly to the left ( looking from the front of the Explorer ) by the firewall