M5R1 New Manual Transmissions

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See the complete line of products that we offer including M5R1 New and Remanufactured Manual Transmissions. To speak to a Drive Train Expert or to place and order call toll free 888-824-2012, buy factory direct and save money!

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We offer New M5R1 Ford or Mazda 5 speeds OE Manual Transmissions for both Ford Rangers & Aerostars these are direct replacements. See application information below, these units have a 12 month no hassle warranty. If you need help we offer free technical support give us a call.

M5R1 New Transmissions

Part Number Year Description
MTFRD005N 1988-Up Ford 2WD 2.9/4.0L
MTFRD007N 1986-Up Ford Ranger Aerostar 3.0L 2WD
MTFRD065N 1998-2001 Ford Ranger 2.5L 2WD
MTFRD075N 2001-Up Ford Ranger 4.0L 2WD

Below find a detailed list includes Rebuilt M5R1 Ford Mazda Manual Transmissions, bearing rebuild kits with and without synchrony rings. Front repair kits, Gaskets and seals, bushings, individual bearings, synchro hub and slider, synchro ring kits, shift forks, gears, input shafts, cluster and main shafts and small parts. If you would like to save money ask about our good take out parts (GTO), they are inspected and guaranteed. If you would like to save money ask about our good take out parts (GTO), they are inspected and guaranteed. Use our online shopping cart, just click the part number and see additional information, add to cart or proceed to check out. If you need more information or cannot find the parts you need give us a call 888-824-2014.

See the complete line of products that we offer in our store. To speak to a Drive Train Expert or to place and order call toll free 888-824-2012, buy factory direct and save money!

Midwest Transmission Center is an Automotive Rebuilder and Re-
manufacturer Can Help You With Your M5R1 Manual Transmission

Having issues diagnosing problems with your Ford Mazda M5R1 5 Speed manual transmission we can help. We have a large inventory of finished rebuilt M5R1 Manual Transmissions plus transmission parts. We offer factory rebuilt re-manufactured units that are dyno tested. We provide a 12 month no hassle warranty. Midwest transmission has been in the automotive re-manufacturing and rebuilding business for 19 years, and shipping completed units world wide. To improve quality Midwest was one of the first companies that included dyno testing of manual transmission prior to shipping as a final step in the quality control process. We specialize in manual transmissions, automatic transmission and transfer cases. We can help with improving performance and conversions. Our 22 employees shipped over 9000 units last year. Guaranteed quality and correct parts supplied. You can see the complete line of products that we offer at www.midwesttrans.com.

Take Advantage of Our M5R1 5 Speed manual transmission Expertise

The M5R1 transmissions were used by both Ford and Mazda in Bronco II, Rangers, Explorer Sports and B Series Mazda pickup trucks starting in 1988 with the following liter engines 2.3, 2.9, 3.0 and 4.0L 4 cylinder and V6 models.

Free M5R1 5 Speed manual transmission Parts Illustration

Below we provide anM5R1 parts illustrations (2 pages) to assist you with correct identification of the parts you need, Select the parts you require from the following list and give us a call.

M5R1 Rebuilt Transmissions

  • Rebuilt Re-manufactured Transmissions 12 month warranty

  • Core Deposit on all below rebuilt units

Description Part Number
Rebuilt 2WD 88-97 Ranger 2.3L 4X2 5SPD AND 94-97 Mazda B2300 4X2 2.3L MTFRD003
Rebuilt 4 WD 2.3L 4 Cylinder MTFRD004
Rebuilt 2WD 2.9 & 4.0L V6 MTFRD005
Rebuilt 4 WD 2.9 & 4.0L V6 Up to 1997 MTFRD006
Rebuilt 2WD 3.0L 1988-1997 MTFRD007
Rebuilt 4WD 3.0L MTFRD008
Rebuilt 1998-2004 Ranger 3.0L 4WD & 19989-2000 Mazda B3000 4WD MTFRD066
Rebuilt 01-10 Mazda B2300 2.3L, 01-11 Ranger 2.3L 4X2 MTFRD093
Rebuilt 1998-2011 Ranger 4.0L SOHC 4WD 2001-2003 Sporttrack B4000 MTFRD097
RANGER 98-04; 4x4 | MAZDA B-4000 98-00 MT; 4x4 | EXPLORER 98-01 exc. Sport Trac; 4x4 MTFRD098

Bearing Rebuild Kits M5R1

Bearing Rebuild Kit

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
1988 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (no Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) 5th and Rev slider has 36 teeth MWT247
1988 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (with Syncro Rings) 88-91 Ranger Bronco Mazda NON UPDATED 5th and Rev slider has 36 teeth TRSBK247WS
1988 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (no Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) 5th and Rev slider has 30 teeth MWT247
1988 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (with Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) 5th and Rev slider has 30 teeth TRSBK247AWS
2001 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (no Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) MWT247
2001 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (with Syncro Rings) (3 Piece 2nd Synchro) TRSBK247BWS
1994 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (no Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) MWT247
1994 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (with Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) TRSBK247AWS
1994 – Later Bearing Rebuild Kit (no Syncro Rings) (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30T 5th & Reverse Slider) MWT247
2001 – 2003 Bearing Rebuild Kit (with Syncro Rings) 1st and 2nd synchro rings have 45 teeth – 2nd gear synchro ring is multi-piece design

Bearing Rebuild Kits M5R1

Parts Listed Below are common to the above make and models

Front Repair Kit

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
N.I. Front Repair Kit (87-00) MWTFK-M5R1
Top Cover Rebuilt with forks M5R1-TC
N.I. Front Repair Kit (01-Up) (Updated) TRS-FK-M5R1C

M5R1 Gasket and Seals

Gaskets & Seals

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
N.I. Gasket & Seal Kit MWTK200888-B
45 Input Seal MWT100284
50 Rear Seal MWT200208
50 Rear Seal (4wd) MWT100253
2 Baffle Seal MWTE8TZ-7040A-R

M5R1 Bushings

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
58 Bushing Extension Housing (1.740 inch OD) (2wd) MWT100458

M5R1 Bearings

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
N.I. Needle Bearing Kit (input pocket bearing included) MWTNK-M5R1
27 Main Shaft Bearing (Rear) MWT6207/33A1
22 Main Shaft Bearing MWT30207
31 Counter Shaft Roller Bearing (Front) MWTNJ2205 3VHSH2
33 Countershaft Bearing (Center) MWTNJ206
42 Counter Shaft Bearing (Rear) MWT6304-N
7 Pilot/Pocket Bearing MWTK25X33X24.4
18 1st & 2nd Gear Needle Bearing MWTE8TZ-7133AA-U
15 3rd Gear Needle Bearing MWTE8TZ-7127A-U
35 5th Gear Needle Bearing (one pkg of two) MWTE8TZ-7R130A
53 Reverse Idler Gear Needle Bearing MWTE8TZ-7E139A
4 Input Shaft Bearing MWT30207/80
9 Input to 3-4 Hub Thrust Bearing MWTE8TZ-7C096A
39 Reverse Gear Needle (Takes 2) MWTE8TZ-7N270A

M5R1 Sliders and Syncro Rings

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
14 5th-Reverse Slider (30 T) Late MWTM5R1-15B-R
14 5th-Reverse Slider (36 T) MWTM5R1-15
N.I. (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 30 T 5th & Reverse Synchro) MWTSRK247A
N.I. (1 Piece 2nd Synchro, 36 T 5th & Reverse Synchro) MWTSRK247
N.I. (3 Piece 2nd Synchro) N/A
Mazda Ranger Ring Kit non Updated 36T MWTRK-M5R1
Mazda Ranger Ring Kit Late 30T MWTRK-M5R1-L
13 1-2 Synchro Key & Spring Kit MWTM5R1-K3
6 1st Synchro Ring (Use w/ Multi Piece Ring – 2nd Gear) MWT1L2Z7107AA
6 1st Synchro Ring (42 T) (Use w/ Single Piece Ring – 2nd Gear) MWTM5R2-14E
6 2nd Synchro Ring (42 T) (Single Piece Design) MWTM5R2-14E
6 2nd Synchro Ring (Multi Design) MWT2L5Z7124BA
6 3-4 Synchro Assembly (Complete) MWTF1TZ-712D-U
N.I. 3-4 Synchro Assembly (Slider& Hub Only) TRS-M5R1-2.5
11 3-4 Synchro Key & Spring Kit TRS-M5R1-K3
6 3rd Synchro Ring (42 T) MWTF1TZ-7107E-R
6 4th Synchro Ring (42 T) MWTF1TZ-7107E-R
6 5th Synchro Ring (30 T) MWTF1TZ-7107B-R
6 5th Synchro Ring (36 T) (Non Updated) MWT200708
6 Reverse Synchro Ring (30 T) MWTF1TZ-7107C-R
6 Reverse Synchro Ring (36 T) MWTM5R1-14

M5R1 Forks

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
56 1-2 Fork MWTE8TZ-7230A
56 3-4 Fork MWTE8TZ-7231A-R

M5R1 Gears

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
19 2nd Gear (32 T) MWTE8TZ-7102A-U
19 2nd Gear (31 T) MWTFOTZ-7102A-U
16 3rd Gear (27 T) 4.0L 88-UP MWTFOTZ-7101A-R
19 3rd Gear (29 T) E8TZ-7101A-U
24 5th Gear (Main Shaft) w/ spacer #146 4.0L 88-UP MWTFOTZ-7112A-R
36 5th Gear (Counter Shaft) (01-Up) Updated MWTF1TZ-7158B-R
40 Reverse Gear (Main Shaft) (36 T) (87-00) TRS-M5R1-36
40 Reverse Gear (Cluster) (30 T) (01-Up) MWTF1TZ-7N040C-U
N.I. Reverse Kit (Gear, Slider & Synchro) (87-00) TRS-RK-M5R1
N.I. Reverse Kit (Gear, Slider & Synchro) (01-Up) TRS-306587AK

M5R1 Shafts

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
5 Input Shaft (23 T) use w/ 306674 (87-00) 4.0 MWTFOTZ-7017A-R
5 Input Shaft 2.3lt,, 2.9lt, 3.0lt MWTFOTZ-7017B-R
17 Main Shaft (2wd) MWTFOTZ-7061A
17 Main Shaft (4wd) (Except w/Sensor in Adapter Housing) MWTE8TZ-7061B-R
32 Cluster Shaft (38-32-24-16) MWTE8TZ-7113D-R
32 Cluster Shaft (38-34-25-1 7) 4.0 MWTFOTZ-7113A-R
44 Front Bearing Retainer MWTF8TZ-7050A

M5R1 Small Parts

Drawing Ref Description Part Number
Shift Boot Bolts TRS-M5R1-111
59 Shift Stick Rubber Retainer MWTE8TZ-7277A
Shifter Seat (Takes 2) MWTF5TZ-7228A
Shifter Spacer Bottom w/ no Tabs (use 306834) MWTTRS-M5R1-109
Shifter Stub (4 5/8″) (88-94) MWTM5R1-105
Shifter Stub Kit. MWTM5R-SHFT
Shifter Stub Spacer MWTTRS-M5R1-109
Back Up Light Switch, Red (no/ wires) MWTTRS-M5R1-70
3 Input Oil Slinger MWTE8TZ-7046A-R
1 Input Shim Kit MWTM5R1-SMK
Interlock Pin (3-4 Rail) TRS306485
43 Nut, Countershaft MWTE8TZ-7N170A
28 Nut, Main Shaft MWTE8TZ-7B364A
48 Oil Trough MWTE8TZ-7A174C-R
23 Rear Retainer Plate MWTE8TZ-7085A
8 Snap Ring, 3-4 Synchro Assembly MWTM5R1-127
Speedometer Gear (7 T) White MWTE8TZ-17285B-U
Speedometer Gear (8 T) Green MWTE8TZ-17285C-U
Top Cover Pin MWTM50-P1
Top Cover Plug (Front) MWT219-1135-U
Top Cover Plug (Rear) MWT555-108

Minimum order $25.00, Shipping and handling charges will be added.


If you need a rebuilt 5 speeds M5R1 unit or would like to save money on parts ask about our good take out parts (GTO), they are inspected and guaranteed.