According to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual :
Motorcraft MERCON automatic Transmission Fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
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.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 1999 Ford Ranger , according to the owners manual
I know that a 1994 ranger with a manual trans. uses automatic trans. fluid
Approximately ( 2.8 quarts ) of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual transmission in a 2004 Ford Ranger
Manual transmission lubricant type: MERCON autmatic transmission fluid - Haynes Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
According to the owners manual , the 5 - speed manual transmission on a 1998 Ford Ranger takes 2.8 quarts ( 2.65 liters ) of Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
According to the 2004 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in a 2001 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual transmission ( yes - ATF )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger in North America