New 1989 Ranger 4x4

[GodisKing]

Hello, I’m new to the Ranger world, just picked up a 1989 Ford Ranger Custom, 5 speed 4x4 regular cab, 2.3, short bed. I’d like to know what transmission I have specifically what transmission fluid I need to use. I’m not much of a mechanic but learning!

blessings,

 

[Josh B]

It should be an M50D R1 and use the "old stuff" for fluid, the new stuff will ruin it.
Here's a recent thread on it
https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/is-motorcraft-mercon-v-a-good-substitute-for-plain-mercon-can-t-fine-just-mercon-for-transmission.202189/page-3#post-1968289

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Good looking truck buddy.

 

[Uncle Gump]

That little truck is a jewel...

Looks a bit reminiscent of where this one started. @BlackBII did an amazing job with his second gen. Have a look through his build and get inspired even more..

BlackBII's white ranger

Guess who's back? Yeah, I am, you dirtbags. Picked up this little guy over the weekend, 2.3 4wd. No rust, but the interior is crap. Stay tuned for some updates in the coming weeks on this little ranger. :icon_welder: The 1989 Ranger Custom current mod list(March 2021): 1992 Explorer 4.0...

www.therangerstation.com

Welcome to TRS...

 

[GodisKing]

That little truck is a jewel...

Looks a bit reminiscent of where this one started. @BlackBII did an amazing job with his second gen. Have a look through his build and get inspired even more..

BlackBII's white ranger

Guess who's back? Yeah, I am, you dirtbags. Picked up this little guy over the weekend, 2.3 4wd. No rust, but the interior is crap. Stay tuned for some updates in the coming weeks on this little ranger. :icon_welder: The 1989 Ranger Custom current mod list(March 2021): 1992 Explorer 4.0...

www.therangerstation.com

Welcome to TRS...

wow that’s a nice truck!
Thank you.

 

[GodisKing]

It should be an M50D R1 and use the "old stuff" for fluid, the new stuff will ruin it.
Here's a recent thread on it
https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/is-motorcraft-mercon-v-a-good-substitute-for-plain-mercon-can-t-fine-just-mercon-for-transmission.202189/page-3#post-1968289

Nice,
Thank you!