1998 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210

Filling station information Recommended fuel Fuel tank capacity (2 door) Fuel tank capacity (4 door) Engine oil capacity (with filter change) Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 66.2L (17.3 gallons) 79.5L (20.8 gallons) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance Certification Label on inside of driver door. Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel Coolant capacity-(4.0L engines) 7.4L (7.8 quarts) Coolant capacity (5.0L engines) 12.1L (12.8 quarts) Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.6L (2.8 quarts) Automatic transmission fluid 13.1L (13.9 quarts) capacity (4R70W transmission) (5.0L engines only) Automatic transmission fluid 9.25L (9.75 quarts) capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L SOHC engine) Automatic transmission fluid 9.5L (10.0 quarts) capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L SOHC engine) Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON௡ and/or MERCON V௡ approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON௡ or only MERCON௡ V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ''Service Guide'' to determine the correct service interval. 216