no sir,they are not.
One from another Nissan Navara D21
nope
I found the answer out by myself and it is compatible with both the 4 cyl and 6 cyl. Both are 4x4 and 5 speeds.
The part time transfer case is a model NP242.
On a 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 : The transfer case is bolted to the rear of the transmission underneath the vehicle
The transfer case is bolted to the rear of the transmission Engine / transmission / transfer case ( front to rear ) on 4x4
if 4x4 its on the transfer case
put your transmission in neutral, check to make sure you linkage is not bound up, if you still can't disengage low range, you have an internal issue with the transfer case
86-97 are compatible with same (2wd must be from 2wd, 4x4 must be from 4x4 and 6 cyl must be from 6 cyl)
The transfer case for your 4X4 is bolted to the rear of the transmission
The transfer case for a 4x4 is bolted to the rear of the transmission on your Ford Ranger
a transfer case So Far I have The new transmission and the transfer case.