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I just bought a 1993 ford ranger splash 3.0 manual. The transmission is bad and it needs to be replaced. Can you guys guide me on which transmission are interchangeable that I can use. Not sure what years I can use. Thank you
1991(first year for 3.0l) to 1997 3.0l M5OD-R1 from 2wd Ranger or Mazda B3000 can be used, B3000 first year was 1994
M5OD-R1(M5R1) is the model but NOT what engine it fits on, each M5R1 case was made for a specific engine, M5R1 was used with 4.0l/2.9l, 3.0l and 2.3l in those years, none are interchangeable by engine size
And of course 2WD as the 4x4 trans bolted to transfer case so is different
1991-1997 has the Speedometer hookup/outlet on the tail shaft, that was dropped in 1998 and up Rangers/Mazdas
M5R1 uses ATF, yes automatic transmission fluid in a manual trans, so just a heads up, Mercon V was spec, 2.8 quarts bone dry
M5R1 has 3 rubber plugs on the rear of shifter housing, these will dry out and crack, and then leak a bit, so inspect and replace as needed
Its usually a good idea to change the rear main seal on any engine when transmission is off
car-part.com is a good place to look for local(zipcode) used parts
I just bought a 1993 ford ranger splash 3.0 manual. The transmission is bad and it needs to be replaced. Can you guys guide me on which transmission are interchangeable that I can use. Not sure what years I can use. Thank you
If the transmission is rebuildable I can go through it for you, you'd have to send it to me but it's an option
1991(first year for 3.0l) to 1997 3.0l M5OD-R1 from 2wd Ranger or Mazda B3000 can be used, B3000 first year was 1994
M5OD-R1(M5R1) is the model but NOT what engine it fits on, each M5R1 case was made for a specific engine, M5R1 was used with 4.0l/2.9l, 3.0l and 2.3l in those years, none are interchangeable by engine size
And of course 2WD as the 4x4 trans bolted to transfer case so is different
1991-1997 has the Speedometer hookup/outlet on the tail shaft, that was dropped in 1998 and up Rangers/Mazdas
M5R1 uses ATF, yes automatic transmission fluid in a manual trans, so just a heads up, Mercon V was spec, 2.8 quarts bone dry
M5R1 has 3 rubber plugs on the rear of shifter housing, these will dry out and crack, and then leak a bit, so inspect and replace as needed
Its usually a good idea to change the rear main seal on any engine when transmission is off
car-part.com is a good place to look for local(zipcode) used parts
Thank you for all the info it has been really helpful
The M5R1 transmission used ATF not gear oil so should have seen RED fluid, but dry is dry
Speed sensor may have been tapped for add-on Cruise Control
In a 1993 manual Ranger I am sure the clutch disc and slave have been changed several times
Just as a heads up, you should use Self Adjusting(SAC) Pressure plate in Rangers less likely to have issue with air in the system as these are more forgiving
