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Brendan · 12-06-2014, 09:14 AM

Help! what kind of oil do I put into my 2003 Ranger 5 speed? please don't shoot me down for asking this question

rotorwrench · 12-06-2014, 09:52 AM

It would most likely be Mercon V if you have the M5OD transmission. I have a shop manual for my 2000 Ranger so I'll have to check that to confirm what it states for the M5OD 5-speed.

john in illinois · 12-06-2014, 10:17 AM

I have a 2001 ranger 5 speed and I use Ford spec ATF.

John

rotorwrench · 12-06-2014, 10:29 AM

From information I've found, it indicates that after FoMoCo developed the Mercon V synthetic and eventually made it reverse compatible to Mercon III. They then revoked license to produce Mercon III as obsolete. I think the older spec is still available since it was compatible with a later Dextron spec.

Ol' Ron · 12-06-2014, 11:02 AM

I had a 95 Ranger 4 banger and used ATF. Not sure if it waz right but it worked. Nice trans>

Fordestes · 12-06-2014, 12:09 PM

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I have been using 10 w 30 engine oil in my ranger 5 speed t-5 in my pinto havn't had any problem , will this cause a problem? I don't know how to tell if it is a world class or the other type, I need some guidance as to tell the diffrence.
what is the easiest way to determine which is the w/c or not? also
I have some of the Mazda trans from an F150, I am thinking about putting it in my 46
half ton. with an 8ba can a person use the automatic trans engine to bell adapter
and maybe make a pilot bearing extension to compensate for the adapter distance?
these mazda trans have a good low gear for a pickup with the advantage of the 5th overdive. sounds to me like a good combination, I want some input as to the feasibility.
Thanks,
fordestes

gearhead1952 · 12-06-2014, 12:12 PM

My 96 ranger takes ATF also.

Barry-ct · 12-06-2014, 02:00 PM

Use the Mercon V in it. Yes, it is reverse compatible with all the earlier Mercon /Dextron formulas. I went thru all these changes working at the dealership level in parts, so it is the correct fluid. If you have an owners manual with the Ranger , all your fluids and capacities are listed in it.

Brendan · 12-06-2014, 11:45 PM

thanks for your help. I needed to change the oil in my trans, it just seemed weird to me to put atf in a manual trans

john in illinois · 12-07-2014, 09:24 AM

Brendan,I thought the same thing,but I was told the transmission was designed for thin oil and thick oil would not flow into bearings.

Also all large farm tractors use thin ATF type hydraulic oil in the transmission and rear end. That always amazed me when I was farming.

John

Mike51Merc · 12-07-2014, 10:11 AM

As far as I know, the ATF is important because the newer transmissions have carbon fiber sliders on the synchronizers and regular oils will delaminate them.

Brendan · 12-07-2014, 10:30 AM

I don't think the oil in my trans was ever changed it came out very dirty. this little truck is my bread and butter so I need to take care of it. the owners manual said to put in 3 qts of mercon. it is happy and I think it shifts easier

12-06-2014, 09:14 AM	#1
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Ford Ranger Trasmission Help! what kind of oil do I put into my 2003 Ranger 5 speed? please don't shoot me down for asking this question __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-06-2014, 09:52 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission It would most likely be Mercon V if you have the M5OD transmission. I have a shop manual for my 2000 Ranger so I'll have to check that to confirm what it states for the M5OD 5-speed.

12-06-2014, 10:17 AM	#3
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission I have a 2001 ranger 5 speed and I use Ford spec ATF. John

12-06-2014, 10:29 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission From information I've found, it indicates that after FoMoCo developed the Mercon V synthetic and eventually made it reverse compatible to Mercon III. They then revoked license to produce Mercon III as obsolete. I think the older spec is still available since it was compatible with a later Dextron spec.

12-06-2014, 11:02 AM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission I had a 95 Ranger 4 banger and used ATF. Not sure if it waz right but it worked. Nice trans>

12-06-2014, 12:09 PM	#6
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have been using 10 w 30 engine oil in my ranger 5 speed t-5 in my pinto havn't had any problem , will this cause a problem? I don't know how to tell if it is a world class or the other type, I need some guidance as to tell the diffrence. what is the easiest way to determine which is the w/c or not? also I have some of the Mazda trans from an F150, I am thinking about putting it in my 46 half ton. with an 8ba can a person use the automatic trans engine to bell adapter and maybe make a pilot bearing extension to compensate for the adapter distance? these mazda trans have a good low gear for a pickup with the advantage of the 5th overdive. sounds to me like a good combination, I want some input as to the feasibility. Thanks, fordestes

12-06-2014, 12:12 PM	#7
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission My 96 ranger takes ATF also.

12-06-2014, 02:00 PM	#8
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission Use the Mercon V in it. Yes, it is reverse compatible with all the earlier Mercon /Dextron formulas. I went thru all these changes working at the dealership level in parts, so it is the correct fluid. If you have an owners manual with the Ranger , all your fluids and capacities are listed in it. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

12-06-2014, 11:45 PM	#9
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission thanks for your help. I needed to change the oil in my trans, it just seemed weird to me to put atf in a manual trans __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-07-2014, 09:24 AM	#10
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission Brendan,I thought the same thing,but I was told the transmission was designed for thin oil and thick oil would not flow into bearings. Also all large farm tractors use thin ATF type hydraulic oil in the transmission and rear end. That always amazed me when I was farming. John

12-07-2014, 10:11 AM	#11
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission As far as I know, the ATF is important because the newer transmissions have carbon fiber sliders on the synchronizers and regular oils will delaminate them.

12-07-2014, 10:30 AM	#12
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Ford Ranger Trasmission I don't think the oil in my trans was ever changed it came out very dirty. this little truck is my bread and butter so I need to take care of it. the owners manual said to put in 3 qts of mercon. it is happy and I think it shifts easier __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!