I have a "93 Ranger 2.3L with a manual transmission that just went out unexpectadly. I have a buddy that has one he thinks will fit. He believes it to be off of a 91 or 92 Ranger. I haven't seen the new transmission yet and am having trouble finding out if a 91 or 92 2.3L has the same transmission as my 93. Does anyone know if they are interchangeable? Thanks in advance

 

They would be the same. Why didn't you change the fluid regularly? The failure is usually due to not replacing fluid, manual transmission do need service. The correct fluid to use is Mercon V.

The M50D was used in a lot of years, 91 and 92 should be the same.

 

Thanks Khan. From what I can tell from the research I've done so far, the M50D was used from 1988 to 1997? Yes, I'm a little mad at myself for not doing better maintenance on the transmission, I thought the manuals were indestructive. The truck has 160,000 miles and never given me any trouble, I figure the tranny would be the last to go. Also, mine is an extended cab Ranger-would this make any difference when replacing the transmission? Thanks again

 

No, the trans should be the same in pretty much whatever. I think the bell housing is part of the trans, so I'm pretty sure that you have to get a trans from a donor that has the same motor.

The fluid should be replaced about every 30,000 - 50,000 miles with fresh Mercon V, not gear oil. Gear oil is way too heavy and results in wear problems.