* 3-speed automatic: This was a common option, particularly with smaller engines.
* 4-speed automatic: Also frequently used, especially with larger engines.
To know for certain what transmission is in *a specific* 1999 Dodge Ram Van, you need to check the vehicle's identification number (VIN) and look up the specifications using a vehicle history report service or the owner's manual. The transmission type will also be visible on a sticker usually located under the hood or on the driver's side doorjamb.