Motorcraft MERCON automatic Transmission Fluid in your 5 speed manual transmission
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( according to the owners manual )
There is no dipstick for the manual transmission , the fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission ( underneath the Explorer )
A manual transmission flush on a 1998 ford explorer costs 70 dollars.
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.
According to the 1998 Ford Explorer owners manual : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) The all wheel drive transfer case takes 1.3 quarts
and automatic transmission does not require tranny fluid, as it is a "manual" and not automatic
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.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Its gear oil
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic and 5 speed manual transaxles according to the owners manual
According to the 1998 F150 owners manual , the 5 speed manual transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( YES , ATF ! )
If it's the same as the 1998 Ford Ranger , the 5 speed manual transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )