there is a plug in the side of the transmission. Remove the plug, the fluid should be up to the hole just before running out.
According to the owners manual - transfer case fluid - Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
You can use any SAE certified manual transmission fluid in your 1996 Ford manual transmission. Make sure you use manual transmission fluid and not automatic transmission fluid.
The amount of transmission fluid that a Ford F350 will hold depends on the size of the transmission. The average is about 19.2 quarts of transmission fluid. The specs can be checked in stores during purchase. Over filling will cause problems with shifting.
Any of the Ford dealers can tell you this. Your owners manual also has all fluid levels for the vehicle. Ask where you have your truck serviced. Look at the linked ads below this answer.
Where do I add transmission fluid to a 1994 Ford explorer with a manual transmission?
According to the 2000 Ford F-350 Owner Guide : 5 speed manual transmission ( 3.4 U.S. quarts of synthetic MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) 6 speed manual ( 5.8 quarts of Motorcraft MERCON ATF )
You can use any SAE certified transmission fluid in your 1998 Ford escort manual transmission. Make sure the transmission fluid is for your manual transmission and not an automatic transmission.
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
The 1987 Ford F3 50 transmission fluid capacity is 8.3 quarts. You can check the transmission fluid level with the transmission dipstick.
The transmission fluid capacity on a Ford Festiva is 3.75 litres for a manual transmission.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.