Coolant from radiator? Run engine to normal operating temperature -remove transmission dipstick and let a drop fall on hot part of engine, oil will "smoke" coolant will "sizzle" If so a bad radiator allow Transmission Fluid from cooler lines to get mixed with engine coolant
dipstick hole
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.
the transmission fluid for a 1996 ford escort is type MA.
Where do I add transmission fluid to a 1994 Ford explorer with a manual transmission?
Refilling clutch fluid in a 1994 Ford Escort is very easy to do. The clutch fluid can be refilled by filling up the brake reservoir.
take it to a mechanic and say, "can you replace the transmission mount on my '94 Ford Escort"
Transmission fluid is contained in the transmission itself, there is no separate reservoir.
The 1994 takes Mercon transmission fluid
To change the transmission fluid on the manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, drain the fluid from the drain hole near the speed sensor. Then refill the fluid using the plug in the side of the transmission.
You sgould add Transmission Fluid through the dipstickwith the car running
Is it a manual or automatic gearbox? Both the automatic and the manual require Dexron/Mercon.
through the side plug of the transmission