YES, it can be done. Can YOU afford it? Only you know. Depends on how good you are, how much of the work you want to do, how big a hurry you are in.You will need to locate and install ,clutch components(pedal,slave cylinder, linkage,ect),manual xmissions, possibly adjust the length of driveshaft OR obtain driveshaft from a manual model.
manual or automatic transmission
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger in North America
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
automatic or manual transmission ?
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual
I know that a 1994 ranger with a manual trans. uses automatic trans. fluid
In a 1998 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid , according to the Owner Guide )
Approximately ( 2.8 quarts ) of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual transmission in a 2004 Ford Ranger
According to Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger pickups, all models: Manual transmission fluid type is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use is stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
The owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) in the 5 speed manual transmission