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According to the owners manual - Motorcraft SAE 80 W - 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant in the front ( and rear ) differentials on a 2000 Ford Explorer
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : ( r134a )
R134a.
SAE 5 W - 30 is the preferred oil , according to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual
it prob 75w90 or 80w90 but call ford and just ask they will tell you
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
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
If you have never been involved with this type of lubricant, it is different than others used in the rest of the vehicle. Usually you can find an access/filler plug at the front or back of the differential. It also helps you with maintaining the correct level of lubricant. Normally you will need to drain the existing lubricant which can be pumped out or you can open and drain by removing the casing bolts. If you choose to open use a new gasket. The new lubricant can be added and the level will be determined by the location of the drain plug. For the "shade-tree mechanic" use the pour spout of the newly purchased lubricant (the lubricant is very thick, for older vehicles) and more manageable for new vehicles. "Rule-of-thumb" is to fill to the point where your finger can touch the pooled lub. inside the casing.
the rear is called a 9 1/4 the front, if 4wd, is a Dana 44
According to the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the transfer case ( approximately 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liters )
You can view the 1997 Ford Explorer owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( pages 223 and 224 show the axle fluid requirements )