According to my Chilton's repair manual :
The 1991 to 1995 Ford Ranger / Ford Explorer vehicles use either type " F "
automatic Transmission Fluid or Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid meeting
Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F , ensure that the fluid added to the power
steering pump is new and clean
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If you use type " F " automatic transmission fluid , make sure it has an ( 8 )
digit Ford registration number beginning with " 2P " printed on the fluid
container
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering in a 2001 Ford Ranger
on a ford ranger ATF is used in the transmission and in the power steering pump even if it is a manule
DEX III Transmission Fluid
According to the 1996 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : Yes , Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
According to the 2005 Ford Ranger owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in your power steering according to the Owner Guide
it doesnt matter! ---------------------------------------------------------------- The 2000 Ford Ranger owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for your power steering
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
Power steering fluid.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid - according to the 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual
Transmission fluid should not be used in place of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid is less compressible so that it can transfer power to different systems. Transmission fluid is meant for lubrication and has higher dimulsibility than power steering fluid.
Yes, automatic transmission fluid is the proper fluid for power steering systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ( MERCON ) automatic transmission fluid in a 1997 Ford Aerostar power steering