1999 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216

Filling station information Item Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x2 vehicles with 2.5L I4 engine2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x2 vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L V6 engine2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity-4x4 vehicles2 Information 9.3L (9.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON௡V ATF. 9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON௡V ATF. 9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON௡V ATF. 1 If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON௡ and/or MERCON௡ V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON௡ or only MERCON௡ V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your "Service Guide" to determine the correct service interval. 216