What type of fluid does the manual transmission for a 2004 Ford Ranger with 3.0 V6 take?
The 2004 Ford Ranger with a 3.0L V6 and manual transmission uses Motorcraft MERCON V ATF or an equivalent ATF fluid meeting the MERCON V specification. Do not use gear oil. While some older manual transmissions used gear oil, this is not the case for this specific vehicle. Always check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's specific recommendation.