M5R1 Reverse Light switch

[310rm]

Hi,

I need to replace the reverse light switch on my 91 Ranger V6 4.0L 5 speed. The problem is I think the trans may have been switched out before I bought it. The new part that is listed as compatible with my truck has finer threads on the switch (pic on the right with red plastic).

Here is a shot of the switches and the sticker from the transmission -

The trans is apparently a M5R1

I've done a bunch of research and think I might have found one but it's Sunday today and I want to speak to a human before i order it -

https://www.allstategear.com/M5R1-Back-Up-Light-Switch-p/m5r1-70.htm

Also, I've found M5R1-72. Are the last 2 digits in the A112370 an indication that it's an M5R1-70?

Does anyone know definitively where I can get a replacement switch?

Thanks!

 

[roscoe 0202]

looks like the one you're looking for is the neutral sensing switch. the backup light switch is on drivers side neutral sensing on right side straight across.
roscoe

 

[310rm]

looks like the one you're looking for is the neutral sensing switch. the backup light switch is on drivers side neutral sensing on right side straight across.
roscoe

I didn't think manual transmissions have a neutral safety switch. The switch I'm looking for mounts on the passenger side of the tranny, true. From what I've been able to find out, the switch is open and when you put her in reverse the ball gets pushed in and that actuates the reverse lights. I initially thought it was a neutral sensing switch too, but I ordered one and it looks nothing like the switch above. Also, the guy at the parts store ordered the neutral switch before he realized it's a manual tranny. The neutral switch is much longer and looks totally different, btw.

 

[310rm]

looks like the one you're looking for is the neutral sensing switch. the backup light switch is on drivers side neutral sensing on right side straight across.
roscoe

Roscoe, you were right. It IS the neutral switch. smdh

Thank you!

 

[310rm]

looks like the one you're looking for is the neutral sensing switch. the backup light switch is on drivers side neutral sensing on right side straight across.
roscoe

I owe you a beer

 

[roscoe 0202]

no problem i'm glad I could help the m5r1 that belongs to me is still on the floor that's how I knew.
roscoe

 

[mhnajimi]

Hi there, I need to replace my backup light switch on my 2001 Ford explorer Sport but I couldn't identify the location, does anyone know where is it located?

 

[roscoe 0202]

if they didn't change from 99 it is on drivers side sideways from the shifter.
roscoe

 

[mhnajimi]

you mean its under the car on driver side of the trans?

if they didn't change from 99 it is on drivers side sideways from the shifter.
roscoe