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Will a 2.3 93 ranger motor fit 89 4wheel drive transmission?

No, a 2.3L engine from a 1993 Ford Ranger will almost certainly not fit directly to a transmission from a 1989 4WD Ranger. While both are 2.3L engines, Ford made significant changes to the engine and transmission over those years, including the bellhousing pattern (where the engine bolts to the transmission). The bolt patterns are different, meaning they are not interchangeable. You'd need an adapter plate, which is a complex and potentially unreliable solution. It's generally not worth the effort and would likely be more expensive than finding the correct transmission.