According to the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide :
Motorcraft MERCON automatic Transmission Fluid is used in the 5 speed manual
transmission
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in a 2001 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual transmission ( yes - ATF )
According to the 2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid ( see if the type used is engraved in the dipstick to confirm )
Should be a drain plug in the bottom of transmission Should be a fill-check plug in the side of transmission
can you use a transmission from a 1993 ford ranger in a 2000 ford ranger?
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the 5 speed manual - YES ATF ! Motorcraft MERCON V - ATF for all the automatic transmissions in a 2001 Ford Ranger
In a 2001 Ford Ranger the automatic transmission fluid requirements will be indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the handle ( Motorcraft MERCON - V according to the Owner Guide )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering in a 2001 Ford Ranger
Look for a loose or worn belt.
I'm not a mechanic / technician but the automatic transmissions on a 2001 Ford Ranger would be electronically controlled , so there wouldn't be a modulator valve
According to the 1996 Ford Ranger Owner Guide ( for North America ) Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 speed manual transmission * approximately 2.8 U.S. quarts *
Sounds like the transmission
I believe the neutral safety switch is mounted on the side of your transmission