5 W 30 - according to the owners manual
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
5 W - 30 is the preferred oil for all 1998 Ford Explorer engines
SAE 5 W - 30 is the preferred oil , according to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual
I believe that is the 5R55E
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
R - 134a
mercon v (5)
On the 4x4 equipped , 6 cylinder , 1997 Ford Explorer , it is a dial type switch located in the center stack of the dash just to the left of the radio
ford explorer body type
5 w 30 ( according to the owners manual )
The ( 1997 ) Ford Expedition Owner Guide shows ( 5W-30 )
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 )