1996 Ford Explorer fluid type

1996 FORD EXPLORER
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GCORBIN72
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what type of transmission fluid do i need? guy at store gave me DM, but i think i need ATF. I dont have manual.
Oct 13, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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KERENSELF
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Your truck will take either ATF (also known as Dexron III/Mercon) or Mercon V which is for Ford electronic overdrive trannys. Every Ford vehicle I have seen that takes the Mercon V, which is a synthetic fluid, has it CLEARLY marked on the end of the dipstick.....
Oct 13, 2008 at 7:49 PM