It will usually tell you on the transmission's dip stick handle but I also have a98 Mountaineer AWD V-8 and it uses Mercon V
On a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : Using a funnel , add the automatic transmission fluid through the automatic transmission fluid dipstick tube . It is located near the firewall , just to the right side ( passenger side ) of the engine , where the transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine . ( the type of transmission fluid to use should be engraved into the dipstick )
If you have a 1997 to 1998 Mercury Mountaineer or Ford Explorer with a V8 engine, you will have a 4R70W transmission.
on the transmission
4r70w
The automatic transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON - " V " - automatic transmission fluid The transfer case takes Motorcraft MERCON - automatic transmission fluid
On a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : Both the 4.0 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 liter V8 engine have the power steering fluid reservoir located at the front of the engine near the vehicle battery * according to the Owner Guide , MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
On a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : The automatic transmissions are ELECTRONICALLY controlled , so there is no modulator
DOT 3 brake fluid
The power steering might whine on a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer because the pump or reservoir is low on fluid. Check the reservoir and add fluid to eliminate the whine. You may have a leak in the system.
( 4R70W ) automatic transmission is used on the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 L - V8 all wheel drive
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
How do i change the chain out of my 1998 mercury mountaineer transfer case