Actually , starting with the 2002 ( 4 door ) Ford Explorer , there is no automatic transmission fluid dipstick
A 2003 Ford Explorer holds 16 quarts of transmission fluid in the pan and torque converter. Fluid levels can be checked via the dipstick in the engine compartment.
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Where do I add transmission fluid to a 1994 Ford explorer with a manual transmission?
What type of transmission fluid do I need for 94 ford explorer
This does not answer your question , but starting with the 2002 model year of the Ford Explorer ( 4 door ) there is not an automatic transmission fluid level dipstick / tube that would allow you to put fluid in at home
2003 Ford Explorer 4 door models do not have an automatic transmission dipstick , Ford has a way of checking from underneath the Explorer
mercon or mercon V
No The automatic transmissions in a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT take : Motorcraft MERCON - V - ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The power steering and the transfer case take : Motorcraft MERCON ATF
Starting in 2002 the Ford Explorer 4 door does not have an automatic transmission fluid dipstick
The 2003 Ford Explorer has a 5-speed automatic.
The automatic transmission uses Motorcraft MERCON - V - automatic transmission fluid The manual transmission uses Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid