According to the 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual :
( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
To put brake fluid in a 1997 Ford Explorer, you must locate the brake fluid reservoir. Once you locate it, unscrew the cap, and replenish the brake fluid.
The power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located in the engine compartment , on the drivers side , near the brake fluid reservoir on a 2003 Ford Explorer
DOT 3 brake fluid
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
The brake fluid reservoir in your Ford Explorer is in the engine compartment , near the firewall . It is on the drivers side of the engine compartment .
According to the 1996 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid ) meeting Ford specification ( ESA-M6C25-A )
yes
DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : DOT 3 brake fluid ( meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A ) is used
NO ! ( My Ford Explorer uses automatic transmission fluid as the power steering fluid )
Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
D O T ( 3 ) brake fluid