Transmission

Asked by Joe Jan 10, 2017 at 10:10 AM about the 1995 Ford Ranger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can I use automatic transmission fluid in
a manual transmission.

6 Answers

223,745

Normally a grease would go in but you could call the parts store, they could look it up for you.

158,955

Use what it calls for. Many of the standard transmissions use an atf type fluid. The manual calls for Mercon, but that has been superseded by Mercon V.

158,955

TSB 06-26-1 01/08/07 MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS FORD: 1981-2003 Escort 1984-1995 Thunderbird 1985-2007 Mustang 1985-1996 Bronco 1985-2007 Ranger 1986-1997 Aerostar 1991-2004 Explorer 1995-2007 F-150 1996-2007 F-Super Duty 2001-2003 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport LINCOLN: 2001-2002 Lincoln LS MERCURY: 1984-1995 Cougar 1987-1999 Tracer ISSUE MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as the service fluid for manual transmissions originally requiring MERCON(R). ACTION Beginning immediately all manual transmission applications requiring MERCON(R) can now be serviced using MERCON(R) V or MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid or dual usage fluids labeled MERCON(R) / MERCON(R) V. After July 1, 2007, MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid will no longer be manufactured, therefore, availability of this fluid will continue until remaining inventory has been depleted. freerider6_9 is offline

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189,395

Automatic fluid is thinner, I would not use it, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual

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158,955

The manual says Mercon, which is ATF.

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