there is a yellow dip stick behind the motor near the firewall. turn your engine on and pull the dip stick out and read the level
I know that a 1994 ranger with a manual trans. uses automatic trans. fluid
For a 1993 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( trans code " M " / Mazda ) It takes 2.8 U.S. quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid
I believe on the drivers side of the manual trans there will be two fill plugs the top one is the fill plug. if you stick your finger in the hole a little bit you should get fluid on your finger. its a rather big bolt head if i remember correctly. its about midway up the trans.
According to ( the ranger station . com ) no spaces ( Tech Library ) 5.6 pints ( that would be 2.8 quarts )
If this is a standard shift transmission, some one may have put the incorrect trans fluid in to it. Drain and refill with correct fluid, check your drivers manual for correct trans fluid.
For a 1993 Ford Ranger : ( DOT 3 brake fluid )
For a 1993 Ford Ranger : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A ) is used as a fluid for the hydraulic clutch
all of the components for the top, including a plug in the side of the motor to fill with fluid from are under the back seat area. Refill for fluid is dex trans fluid.
Transmission fluid is low. Check the level of this fluid ONLY with the engine running and at normal operating temperature. To check it otherwise WILL give a false reading. You cannot check the transmission fluid level on a cold and idle engine.
Check your fluid level, it's critical. Make sure the fluid's a nice red colour and not brown and smells burnt.
According to Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger pickups, all models: Manual transmission fluid type is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
You may be burning the fluid and not leaking it so replace the filter also check the TPS and coolant sensor