Shifters for Ranger, Bronco II, & Explorer
| Model | Year | Engine | Manual Trans |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2wd except Bronco II |
1983-1984 | gas | TK4 / TK5 |
| diesel | TK4/5D "Mazda diesel" (aluminum shifter base) - sample wanted |
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| 1985-1987 | all | TK5 | |
| 1988-1990 | 2.9L V6 only | FM132 | |
| all except 2.9L | M5R1 | ||
| 1991-1994 | all | ||
| 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 | |
| V6 or diesel | FM145 | ||
| 1988-1990 | 2.9L V6 only |
FM146 |
|
| all except 2.9L | M5R1 | ||
| 1991-1994 | all | ||
| 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 |
- Chart reflects original configurations; many swaps have occurred...
- IF original, refer to TR / Trans code on VIN label (driver's door jamb): TK = X or 5, FM = D, M5R1 = M or J
- If NOT original - study trans case, oil pan, and ID tag
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
- 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
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FM132 & FM146 have a metal shifter flange (no plastic housing) with a square 4-bolt pattern
