It sounds like the transmission valve body is getting old and tired. It could also be a partially plugged transmission filter. Try getting the Transmission Fluid changed. If that doesn't help you can sometimes get few extra miles out of an old, tired transmission by adding a little transmission seal conditioner such as Trans-X.
No , it is not an interference engine
1342 ( and the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
neutral safety switch
That's Fords twin plug ignition system to help reduce emissions
In a 1996 Ford Ranger : The factory available engines were : 2.3 liter four cylinder ( 4 cylinder ) 3.0 and 4.0 liter V6 engines which are ( 6 cylinders )
It was the dis ignition module changed it out and runs great!!
whats the washer used on a neutral safety switch
I believe the neutral safety switch is mounted on the side of your transmission
yes
check map sensor that was the problem in my 89 2.3 ranger
how to replace the netural saftey switch
They sell NAPA Gold filters that fit many different cars.