Shifters for Ranger, Bronco II, & Explorer

Model	Year	Engine	Manual Trans
2wd except Bronco II	1983-1984	gas	TK4 / TK5
	1983-1984	diesel	TK4/5D "Mazda diesel" (aluminum shifter base) - sample wanted
	1985-1987	all	TK5
	1988-1990	2.9L V6 only	FM132
	1988-1990	all except 2.9L	M5R1
	1991-1994	all	M5R1
	1995-2011	all	M5R1 w/ deeper stub
4x4 except Bronco II	1983-1984	all (gas)	TK4 / TK5
	1985-1987	4 cyl gas	Most are TK5 but some have FM145; check trans code or oil pan
	1985-1987	V6 or diesel	FM145
	1988-1990	2.9L V6 only	FM146
	1988-1990	all except 2.9L	M5R1
	1991-1994	all	M5R1
	1995-2011	all	M5R1 w/ deeper stub
Bronco II (all)	1984	all	TK4 / TK5
	1985-1987	all	Most are FM145 but some have TK5; check trans code or oil pan
	1988-1990	all	FM146

IF original, refer to TR / Trans code on VIN label (driver's door jamb): TK = X or 5, FM = D, M5R1 = M or J

Physical ID:

M5R1 has solid main case with integral bellhousing (no oil pan); TK & FM units have separate bellhousings + bolt-on oil pans
- M5R1 has a removable shifter stick that attaches to a short stub with a 3-bolt cover. For more M5OD info, see here
TK's have a finned cast aluminum oil pan w/ 14 bolts and drain plug at corner
- Plastic shifter base (usually yellow) w/ rectangular bolt pattern
  - Diesel TK's have NO oil pan, and aluminum shifter base of different bolt pattern - sample wanted
    - Aerostar TK5 (1986-1987) uses a remote offset linkage, different base - see Aerostar page
FM's have a stamped steel oil pan w/ 12 bolts and drain plug at center.
- FM145 has a black plastic shifter base w/ trapezoidal bolt pattern
- FM132 & FM146 have a metal shifter flange (no plastic housing) with a square 4-bolt pattern