yes, the manual transmission is the same in the 1993-1997 model and the 1998-present model. it is the Mazda M5OD-R1 transmission
There are differences that you will need to fix: the '98 has an electronic speedometer sensor, the '93 had a gear drive cable. the tail housing and gear inside can be swapped. Also the hydraulic clutch fitting is slightly different so the slave cylinder needs to be swapped. easy fix. I know because I did it.
Manual transmission fluid type ....... MERCON automatic transmission fluid. - Haynes Manual #36071 - 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
In a 1998 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid , according to the Owner Guide )
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
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 )
( Motorcraft MERCON V ) automatic transmission fluid according to the 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide ( for North America ) The 5 speed manual transmission takes ( 2.65 liters / 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid )
The 1998 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual transmission takes 2.8 quarts ( 2.65 liters ) of Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( YES - ATF ) according to the owners manual
All 900s 1993-1998 are listed as 10W/30 for the manual gearbox
If it's the same as the 1998 Ford Ranger , the 5 speed manual transmission takes Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission in a 1998 Ford Ranger with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine ( and the 3.0 / 4.0 liter V6 engines ) according to the Owner Guide
The 5 speed manual transmission in a 1998 Ford Ranger ( in North America ) takes Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid
Take it to a mechanic and say "will you fix the heater core?"