According to the 2002 Ford Ranger Owner Guide ( for North America )
The 5 speed manual transmission takes :
( approximately 2.65 liters / 2.8 U.S. quarts of Motorcraft MERCON
automatic Transmission Fluid )
In a 1998 Ford Ranger , 5 speed manual transmission : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid , according to the Owner Guide )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid - according to the 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual
Manual transmission fluid is MERCON automatic transmission fluid.
According to the 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for your 5 speed manual
On a 1990 Ford Ranger : That depends on which 5 speed manual transmission you have The Mitsubishi ( transmission code " D " ) takes ( 2.4 U.S. quarts of 80-90W gear lube The Mazda ( transmission code " M " ) takes ( 2.8 U.S. quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid
The 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual shows that ( 5 W - 30 ) is the preferred oil for the 3 available engine choices
gear oil
automatic or manual? automatic, use mercron manual, use gear lube
My manual says Mercon ATF.
According to the 2005 Ford Ranger owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering
5 W 30 ( according to the 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual for the 2.5 L / 3.0 L and 4.0 L engines )