Yes, Ford came out with the new 2.5 I4 to replace the 2.3 I4. The new era of I4 engines came out in 1998, so all the transmissions that come with them, will fit. So your truck is in the 1998-2000 group, which are all the same.
If your truck isn't a four cylinder, you should be able to drop even a V6 tranny from 1989 into that puppy!
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger in North America
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 )
Yes the transmission will fit in a 2000
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission of a 2000 Ford Ranger according to the Owner Guide
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 )
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
can you use a transmission from a 1993 ford ranger in a 2000 ford ranger?
Manual transmission lubricant type: MERCON automatic transmission fluid. Capacity: 2.8 quarts. - Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups
The location for adding/draining fluid depends on the TYPE of transmission on the vehicle. Automatic or manual?
Every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first: Check/replenish the manual transmission lubricant. - Haynes Manual #36071
Will a 1997 Aerostar transmission fit in a 2000 ford ranger?
it doesnt matter! ---------------------------------------------------------------- The 2000 Ford Ranger owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for your power steering