That would be a version of the 4R70W automatic transmission
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide ( 5.6 pints / 2.6 liters )
not connected to transmission or the plasitc gear there stripped. sometimes the unit goes bad on the control arm
Pull the dipstick out for your automatic transmission and it should have the type of fluid to use ( Motorcraft MERCON - ATF or Motorcraft MERCON V - ATF )
The A4LD transmission is the weakest part of the 91-94 explorer. It is likely that your transmission has failed.
The 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS take Motorcraft MERCON " V " automatic transmission fluid ***note : starting with the 2002 model year of the Ford Explorer 4 door , there is NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK***
4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid
According to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : The engine cooling system ( for all engines ) came from the factory with a 50 / 50 mix of distilled water and GREEN color antifreeze ( meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
Motorcraft MERCON - V - automatic transmission fluid ( according to the owners manual )
1997 Ford Explorer xlt has a horn that just goes off without warning wheather the vehicle is running or not???
That should be Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) according to the 1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide * the type used is engraved into the automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick