On a 1997 Ford Explorer :
If each remote takes ( 2 ) coin style lithium 3 volt batteries ( like the 1995 and
1996 models do )
( it is the # 2016 battery )
That depends on the remote. If you look in the place for the battery or the battery cover, it will usually show you which way the battery goes in or will have a + on the side the + should go.
16"
I had a problem too when I removed the battery from my Mentor's remote . Do the following ,sit inside the car , remove the remote battery , wait for 1 minute , replace the remote battery when doing so you will see that the remote light is on ! If the light is not on try again ! Now press and hold the lock button on the remote until you hesar the doors lock . Your remote is now programed .
10w-30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide shows ( 5W-30 )
Group 65.
I just bought a 1996 2.0 ghia with remote locking however the remote still doesn't work so if you figure that out after the battery, will be much appritiated! its a CR2016 by the way
Either your battery is dead, or your alternator has failed.
These could all be symptoms of a very low battery.
Remove the cover and look for damage.
Heat goes in and out, check your coolant level it might be low.
FRAM PH8A or FRAM HM8A
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)