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98 Ford F-150 tranny fluid manual transmission?

The 1998 Ford F-150 did *not* offer a manual transmission as a standard option across all trims. While some heavy-duty or special order models *might* have had a manual transmission, the vast majority were equipped with automatic transmissions.

Therefore, there's no single answer to your question about the transmission fluid. To know what fluid to use, you must first determine if your truck actually has a manual transmission. Check your owner's manual (if you have it) or the sticker on the driver's side doorjamb (it should list the transmission type).

If you *do* have a manual transmission (unlikely but possible), the recommended fluid will be specified in your owner's manual. It would likely be a GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil, but the specific viscosity (e.g., 75W-90, 80W-90) will depend on your truck's specifications. Using the incorrect fluid can damage your transmission.