I believe the fill plug is on the driver's side of the 5 speed manual transmission - on a level surface , clean the fill plug before removing and check to see if fluid level is level with the bottom of the opening . If it is not add the recommended Transmission Fluid until it is.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger in North America
On a 2000 Ford Ranger : On a manual transmission , underneath the vehicle , on the transmission will be a fill plug . With the vehicle level the fill plug is cleaned and removed to check the fluid level ( the fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill plug hole )
According to the 2000 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : For the 5 speed manual transmission : ( 2.65 litres / 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission )
The location for adding/draining fluid depends on the TYPE of transmission on the vehicle. Automatic or manual?
On a 2000 Ford Ranger ( according to the Owner Guide ) The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) * fill to the bottom of the filler hole on a level surface
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger according to the Owner Guide
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for 5 - speed manual transmission ( YES - ATF ) Motorcraft MERCON V automatic transmission fluid for the automatic transmissions
it doesnt matter! ---------------------------------------------------------------- The 2000 Ford Ranger owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for your power steering
Manual transmission lubricant type: MERCON automatic transmission fluid. Capacity: 2.8 quarts. - Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for your manual transmission
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission ( according to the owners manual )
The engine oil dipstick is on the drivers side of the 4.0 liter V6 engine in a 2000 Ford Ranger Also , the AUTOMATIC transmission fluid dipstick is to the passenger side of the engine , near the firewall , where the automatic transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine * the manual transmission does not have a dipstick , the fluid level is checked underneath the vehicle on the side of the transmission