Correct transfer case fluid for 96 explorer 4wd

[FireFighter209]

I heard mercon V is the incorrect fluid to add, despite it being the original fluid? The guy at auto zone said I would be fine but I chose to play it safe.

 

[drdoom]

Dex/Merc.

 

[974X4BLACKSPORT]

I used the "DEX/MERC" equivalent store brand in the t-case of my 97' Exp., got it from the big "O" store. It's nice because I can use it in my 2000 GTP too!

 

[410Fortune]

Yes ATF like Mercon III works awesome or you can run Ford transfer case fluid

 

[masospaghetti]

I heard mercon V is the incorrect fluid to add, despite it being the original fluid? The guy at auto zone said I would be fine but I chose to play it safe.

The guys at Autozone may know next to nothing when it comes to maintenance practices. (I know because I worked at a similar auto parts store as a late teenager and knew almost nothing).

Mercon V isn't completely backwards compatible with regular Mercon, so stick with regular Mercon (or transfer case fluid, which is just Mercon in a different bottle).