In all actuality there isn't really any certain brand that is best for it. It is recommended that you use mercon type F in either a manual or an automatic transmission
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual
According to the 1999 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
An automatic transmission on Ford Ranger holds three quarts of transmission fluid. That is after you drain all the old transmission fluid out.
The 1972 Ford Ranger pickup truck transmission holds 12 quarts of transmission fluid. The 1972 Ford transmission can only use a transmission fluid made for Ford transmissions.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
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.
A 1996 Ford Ranger will hold approximately 2.8 quarts of transmission fluid. The transmission fluid can be purchased at any auto parts store such as NAPA.
There are several things that can cause your 1999 Ford Ranger to grind when you put it into gear. The most common cause is a lack of transmission fluid.
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
For a 1994 Ford Ranger, the manufacturer's recommendation is DEXRON-MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Any SAE certified transmission fluid can be used in your 1999 Ford. Ford automobiles use the same transmission fluid as other makes of cars.
Approximately ( 2.8 quarts ) of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual transmission in a 2004 Ford Ranger