I have a 2001 ranger and the neutral safety is going out on me the problem is I'm not sure where it is. Is on the steering column or is it on the side of the tranny. and can yo take it apart without destroying it. if i can i'd like to fix it without having to buy a new one is this possible?

 

It's on the side of the transmission

Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor

Special Tool(s) TRS Alignment Gauge
307-351 (T97L-70010-A)

Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer toSection 414-01
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
Disconnect the shift cable.
Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
Disconnect the shift cable from the bracket.

Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Remove the manual control outer lever nut and manual control outer lever.

Remove the screws and the digital TR sensor.

Installation

Install the digital TR sensor.
Position the digital TR sensor.
Loosely install the screws.

CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other can cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

NOTE: The manual lever must be in the neutral position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten screws in an alternating sequence.

Install the manual control outer lever.
Install the manual control outer lever.
Install the manual control outer lever nut.

Connect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Connect the shift cable.
Connect the shift cable to the bracket.
Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.

Verify that the shift cable is adjusted. For additional information, refer to Section 307-05.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable.

 

Thanks MazdaRanger Man that helps greatly