Originally posted by RogerB:


Now, I know a lot of guys "recommend" servicing the MTX, but has Ford ever made mention of a service interval?



This is what my 96 manual states.

Manual Transaxle Fluid
The lubricant level and quality should not deteriorate under
normal driving conditions. However, you should have the fluid level checked occasionally. If lubricant is required, see Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.

Normal driving conditions? Define normal? All of us drive in extreme conditions. It's like the platinum plugs lasting 100k. It goes with everything on the car, flush the coolant, trans, fluid, change fuel filters etc etc. How well do want your car to perform and last? I'd say change the trans. fluid every 40k minimum.

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