They've had the manual transmission option always. I believe 1991 was the first model year.
Where do I add transmission fluid to a 1994 Ford explorer with a manual transmission?
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
A manual transmission flush on a 1998 ford explorer costs 70 dollars.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
The 2002 Ford Explorer has a 5-speed manual.
I dont see why not.
If this is an AUTOMATIC transmission ( NO ) * starting with the 1995 model year of the Ford Explorer , the automatic transmission was electronically controlled ( I don't know about the 5 speed manual transmission )
The first generation Ford Explorers were available either with a four speed automatic transmission or a five speed manual transmission. The manual transmission option was the M50D-R1, and the automatic was the A4LD.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
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
According to the 1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( the 5 speed manual transmission takes 2.6 litres / 5.6 U.S. pints of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )