Your vehicle takes MERCON V ATF in your transmission. Ford has free down-loadable owner manuals on their website.
Use Mercon V A/T fluid. Do not use plain Mercon.
Ford specifies Mercon Automatic Transmission fluid in the manual trans.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( also , the fluid type should be stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick )
it should fit as they both have the same engine but is it manual or automatic
According to the 2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : It came from the factory with ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid ) * the type used should be engraved into the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) according to the 2002 Ford Ranger owners manual
Around 19 City and 24-25 Highway with manual transmission. Automatic may differ.
Looking from the front of the engine I believe it should be at the back of the engine by the firewall , just to the left of the engine for your automatic transmission dipstick
Automatic is directly under the upper hose near the cylinder head it should be yellow handled
I believe its Dexron ATF fluid. Check the owners manual if you have one.
An automatic transmission modulator is the device that decides when your vehicle should shift. It basically controls and regulates pressure for smooth operation of the automatic transmission.
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use should be engraved on the transmission fluid dipstick
When climbing a steep incline. The automatic transmission will always try to engage a high gear.