2002 Ford Escort question

Hello everyone,.....I have a 2002 Ford Escort in which I plan
changing out the transmission fluid. Does anyone here know which type
of fluid this vehicle takes?
Also on the topic of lubricants,..does this vehicle have to "have"
5w-20 engine oil? Couldnt I use oil suitable to my area's wheather?
(U.S. Virginia) such as 10w-30 or 10w-40?
Appreciate any advice.

Ed

According to the manual found here
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp it uses
Mercon.
And the discussions on what oil to use are pretty much endless.

SC Tom

use what oil weight ford reccomends for your engine. you get it to
thick ,youll have problems. lucas

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm

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1 23rd February 05:55 e.t. External User Posts: 1	2002 Ford Escort question Hello everyone,.....I have a 2002 Ford Escort in which I plan changing out the transmission fluid. Does anyone here know which type of fluid this vehicle takes? Also on the topic of lubricants,..does this vehicle have to "have" 5w-20 engine oil? Couldnt I use oil suitable to my area's wheather? (U.S. Virginia) such as 10w-30 or 10w-40? Appreciate any advice. Ed

2 23rd February 05:55 sc tom External User Posts: 1	2002 Ford Escort question According to the manual found here https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp it uses Mercon. And the discussions on what oil to use are pretty much endless. SC Tom

3 23rd February 07:27 External User Posts: 1	2002 Ford Escort question use what oil weight ford reccomends for your engine. you get it to thick ,youll have problems. lucas http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm