1998 Ford Ranger Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

10 transmission variants are listed for the 1998 Ford Ranger. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150191

R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
CoversOne Switch Top Cover
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
ShifterShift Lever Bolts Into The Top Cover
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyR1
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150448

M5R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Gaskets IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150454

M5R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Gaskets IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150457

M5R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Gaskets IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150458

M5R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Bell Housing IncludedIntegral Bell Housing
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
External Cooler IncludedNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo
Fluid IncludedNo
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Grade TypeStandard Replacement
LockupNo
Output Type4WD
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Tail Housing IncludedYes
Throttle Cable IncludedNo
Torque Converter IncludedNo
Transfer Case Assembly IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyM5R1
Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150500

M5R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Gaskets IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T160406

4R44E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T160406 appeared in 1 of 30 orders (3.3%).

Average R&R6.0
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeNo Sensor By Vent in Case
Speedometer TypeWithout Hole In Tail Housing
Starter3 Bolts on Driver Side
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4R44E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160407

4R44E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T160407 appeared in 4 of 30 orders (13.3%).

Average R&R4.5
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeNo Sensor By Vent in Case
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Starter3 Bolts on Driver Side
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4R44E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160802

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160803

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T160803 appeared in 10 of 30 orders (33.3%).

Average R&R6.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1998 Ford Ranger?

10 variants are listed: M150191, M150448, M150454, M150457, M150458, M150500, T160406, T160407, T160802, T160803. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1998 Ford Ranger?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 1998 Ford Ranger?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing Included, Fluid Type, Lockup, Output Type, Sensor Type, Speedometer Type, Torque Converter Included, Transmission Family, Transmission Speeds.

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 1998 Ford Ranger?

T160803 appeared in 10 of 30 completed orders (33.3%).

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.