In a 1996 Ford Ranger :
The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.65 litres / 2.8 U.S. quarts of
MERCON automatic Transmission Fluid )
auto trans fluid its crazy i know
I am converting a ford ranger automatic (a4ld) transmission 4wd to a 5 speed manual from a 4 cylinder ford ranger. Will it work. What is needed?
no
If the trans is in a ford ranger it is more than likely a ranger trans
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the five speed manual transmission of a 2002 Ford Ranger ( according to the Owner Guide )
10 Lb-Ft or 14 Nm. Source: 1996 Aerostar, Ranger, Explorer Workshop Manual from Ford
10/30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual ( 5 W 30 is the PREFERRED oil )
autozone.com has online repair manuals
For a 1996 Ford Ranger , 2.3 litre four cylinder engine ( 112 horsepower from the factory )
Its 3.0
The 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual shows : 4.0 L V6 ( with air conditioning ) as 8.6 quarts / 8.1 liters
automatic trans takes 3 and manual takes 2.8