The bleeder valve for the brakes on a 1997 Ford Ranger is located in the brake line where it meets the brake disc. The wheel will have to be removed to access the bleeder screw for drum brakes.

Replace the bleeder valve. On vehicles equipped with a bleeder valve it is imperative you use the bleeder to remove trapped air. No other procedure will remove all the trapped air. On cars without a bleeder, you simply remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Watch until all air bubbles have escaped. This will not be sufficient on your car. Failure to remove all trapped air, will lead to a hot spot and possible engine damage.

Brake bleeder? Clutch bleeder? Coolant bleeder?

A bleeder is someone who or something which bleeds.

there is not a bleeder hose on the brakes. but there is a bleeder valve on every brake on every wheel