If I really wanted to swap from manual to early year c3 auto in my 94 5 speed 2.3 motor .
Will any of the earlier year ranger c3 transmissions work with my 94 2.3 or bolt up to the 89-94 2.3 in particular that year range scenario?
i don't wanna change manual steer column to auto and go Thru computer mess change so my idea was find a older rebuilt hydraulic driven auto from a early 80s 2.3 ranger.
Or are there any other hydraulic Operated "No electronic" transmissions that will bolt to 89-94 2.3motor that have O.D ? Even with some adapter kit . 2.3 is staying in it but I want the easiest scenario for auto swap.

 

Lots of them

Look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C3_transmission

The Pinto and Mustang both used the 2.3l Lima engine that you have, so a C3 from one of those would bolt up to your engine

You also need the Flex Plate and maybe the engine trans plate, its the thin metal spacer used between engine and bell housing
Also maybe a different starter motor

Custom floor shifter would be easiest to adapt

 

I figured it would work ... Big question is lol where the hell would I run across a certain in this day and age that's even operable ..
Not to many 83-85 left alive if they are they're driveable .

 

I doubt you would want a used C3 as is

But check Pinto Forums, yes, there are pinto forums, and Mustang forums
People do restore the older versions, just like we do with Rangers
And just like ours they are subject to accidents, so you may find rebuilt-used C3's for sale on these sites