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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
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use should be engraved on the transmission fluid dipstick
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
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
I know there is a vent hose on the front differential of the 4x4 so if the differntial fluid expands too much when warmed up it makes quite a mess ( its happened twice on my 1995 XLT after having front axle seals changed and the front differential fluid was topped up ) I believe the automatic transmission also has a vent hose
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
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual : 3.0 pints ( 1.4 liters ) Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the transfer case
Milky means that there is water in the fluid. You need to have the radiator checked for an internal leak.
DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
Yes , a 1996 Ford Explorer with a manual transmission has a hydraulic clutch ( which uses DOT 3 brake fluid )The clutch fluid reservoir is in the engine compartment , on the drivers side , between the power distribution box and the inner fender
4 ml
No , 1996 was the last model year that there was a separate washer fluid reservoir for the liftgate in the Ford Explorer