According to Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger pickups, all models: Manual Transmission Fluid type is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Dextron 5
Dextron 3 Transmission fluid
Use Dextron automatic transmission fluid (even for manual transmission) per the factory manual. Cheers Malcolm Use Dextron automatic transmission fluid (even for manual transmission) per the factory manual. Cheers Malcolm
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Dextron withe mercon tranny fluid on manual transmissions.
dextron mercron
2004 ford ranger xlt 2x4
The manual transmission on a Ford Ranger should be changed on a regular basis. Fill the transmission with any good quality regular or synthetic transmission fluid.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual
Automatic uses Dextron Manual uses 75w90 gear oil
Believe it or not, the factory manual calls for Automatic transmission fluid GM Dextron II for the 4 and 5 speed manual transmissions. Cheers Malcolm