so i need to replace transfer case shift motor on my 1998 ford ranger xlt v6 3.0 4x4 im not sure how to get the correct replacment its by borgwarren i keep seeing it say 7 pin connector i looked at mine and they both have 8 pins and 8 holes

 

 

The shift motor only uses 7 wires, there is a Brown Electric Clutch wire that was spliced separately so was not "in" the connector, and on some years they added the Brown wire to the connector so 8 pins were used instead of 7

Since the Brown wire goes to a transfer case connection and is not part of the Shift motor wiring it will not be included in any replacement shift motor, they will all be 7 pin, but will have open hole for 8th wire

You would un-pin the Brown wire from old shift motor connector and install it in the new connector.
The pins have small tabs that can be pushed in using very small screwdriver or similar device and the brown wire can be pulled out with pin attached, then reinserted in to new connector where tabs will lock it in place

If you get one from wrecking yard then just cut the Brown wire between connector and transfer case and use a splice connector to your wire, or re-pin it, your choice

 

Well i did it i switched the motor and now my 4x4 hi and low work perfectly thank you

 

Good work

Thanks for the update