Should be a plug on the side of the transmission about 1/2 up- fill to this point
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 )
For your manual transmission , I believe it is on the drivers side
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
Should be a plug at the side of transmission - fill to this level
According to Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger pickups, all models: Manual transmission fluid type is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
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.
there is no fluid for a manual transmission
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
I believe its Dexron ATF fluid. Check the owners manual if you have one.
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual
To check the fluid in a manual transmission of a 1991 Ford Ranger, first ensure the vehicle is on a level surface. Locate the fill plug on the side of the transmission; it typically requires a wrench to remove. Insert a finger into the hole; the fluid level should be just below the fill hole. If necessary, add the appropriate transmission fluid until it reaches the correct level.
you cant check the transmission fluid on any manual transmission