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The type of automatic transmission fluid to use is stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick according to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual
According to the 2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid is used in the automatic transmissions with all engine sizes ) * the type used is indicated either on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick handle , or it is engraved into the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick *
In a 2001 Ford Ranger the automatic transmission fluid requirements will be indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the handle ( Motorcraft MERCON - V according to the Owner Guide )
According to the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid ( see if the type used is engraved in the dipstick to confirm )
According to the 2002 Ford Ranger owners manual , the automatic transmissions take Motorcraft MERCON V - automatic transmission fluid ( the type of fluid will be indicated either on the transmission dipstick or the handle )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( also , the fluid type should be stamped on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick )
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
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
Starting with the 2002 Ford Explorer ( 4 door ) the automatic transmission does not have a dipstick
2003 Ford Explorer 4 door models do not have an automatic transmission dipstick , Ford has a way of checking from underneath the Explorer
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
An automatic transmission on Ford Ranger holds three quarts of transmission fluid. That is after you drain all the old transmission fluid out.