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The 1998, 1999 and 2000 4X4 Ford Ranger with the failure prone PVH/Pulse Vacuum Hubs can be easily converted to a true manual locking hub by installing the Rugged Ridge 15001.70 lockouts found here: http://store.4wheelingplus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=15001.70
The wheelbase of the 1998 Ford Ranger Supercab is ( 125.7 inches ) according to the owners manual
You can view the 1998 Ford Ranger Owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides
In a 1998 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid , according to the Owner Guide )
117.4 inches ( 1998 Ford Ranger , regular cab , long wheelbase ) according to the owners manual
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According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
The 1998 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual transmission takes 2.8 quarts ( 2.65 liters ) of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( YES - ATF ) according to the owners manual
( Motorcraft MERCON V ) automatic transmission fluid according to the 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual
According to the owners manual , the 5 - speed manual transmission on a 1998 Ford Ranger takes 2.8 quarts ( 2.65 liters ) of Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
5 W 30 ( according to the 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual for the 2.5 L / 3.0 L and 4.0 L engines )
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide ( for North America ) The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.65 liters / 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )