it really depends on what the color the fluid is in it now. The same vehicle could have a slightly different transmission model and use a different fluid. The ones I have worked on just take regular gear oil, 75w90 or 85w90. You local auto parts store should be able to give the exact details. But If you plan on keeping it I would suggest putting some red line manual transmission additive in every time the fluid is changed, should be roughly every 30k. Always add the additives first that way you don't have to gauge how much fluid to add, or have to drain some out in order to add the entire bottle.
Dexron II
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Honda manual transmission fluid, from the dealer.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for your manual transmission
type of fluid for 5 speed manual transmission
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.
what kind of transmission fluid does a 5 speed manual honda civic take?
Dextron 3 Transmission fluid
Motorcraft Mercon Automatic transmission fluid according to the manual ( For the automatic and the manual transaxle / transmission )
ATF+4, automatic transmission fluid
The owners manual for the 1999 F150 shows Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) for the 5 speed manual transmission
Manual transmissions dont use fluid, they use a kind of grease.