You could have a Mazda R-1 five speed manual transmission , or a version of the 4R44E automatic on your 2.3 L or 3.0 L or a version of the 5R55E with your 4.0 L OHV engine
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use is stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
on the transmission
The slave cylinder for a hydraulic clutch on a Ford Ranger is inside the manual transmission bellhousing
According to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission
Bottom of the engine.
The transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine
is a 95 automatic 4cyl ford ranger transmission compatible with a 94 ranger 4cyl?
The slave cylinder for your hydraulic clutch is located inside the transmission bell housing
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( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil , according to the 1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
your transmission is going
4R70W with the 4.6 liter engine E4OD with the 5.4 liter engine