2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 169

Maintenance and Specifications of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 3 4 5 Fill to bottom of filler plug hole. Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of filler plug hole. 6 For vehicles equipped with a conventional rear axle, refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. Vehicles equipped with Traction-Lok axle require synthetic rear axle lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the axle has been submerged in water. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. 8 Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. 7 169