Ohh yes...my bud has about that same year of range with the big old 4.0 in it...Great power plant...But he had to replace the trans on his too...Seems the early trans are a little weak..I know he had to buy one with upgrades in it.1988. Bought a second trans as a core to rebuild for the 4.0L swap we'll do this year, but the existing decided to check out before we were ready. Hope the "core" trans works and lasts a bit. :-/Ohh no..what year of ranger? I own and drive a little 97 ranger....but i think mine has the 5LD trans in it.