1989 Ford Ranger trans parts

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Transmission problem
1989 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

Thank you for taking time to read this.
i have a 1989 ford ranger xlt with a bad trans,(5 sp. manual) i'm replacing the trans with a 1997. when buying a new clutch, throwout bearing etc will it really matter what year parts to buy? the price difference for the 1989 are much different then the 97
Jan 10, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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If there is a price difference, then the transmission is different. Are you sure it will work?
Jan 12, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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[quote:887d5f6aff="Jacobandnickolas"]If there is a price difference, then the transmission is different. Are you sure it will work?[/quote:887d5f6aff]


Yes, i have completed the install and everything worked out well, i also replaced the clutch, presser plate, throwout bearing and master slave all new from my local auto parts store.

1- 1997 ford ranger 5sp. manual junkyard trans
$197.00 with 30 day warranty.

Note: when at my local parts store they asked for the year of truck i used the year 1989 ford ranger xlt 2.3L and it all worked fine. however i had to use the 1997 stick shifter and the 89 boot.
Note: now use the mercon3 instead of the sae80 as req. for the 97 trans. i guess ill half to remember that when i change the fluid.
~~from my understanding the 1988-99 will work~~
anyone reading this try at your own risk!!
ah and feedback would be cool :)
Jan 15, 2010 at 5:15 PM
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