Need advice for swapping ranger trans with mustang

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Hi folks,

I have a 1995 Ranger XLT (2.3 L) with its 3rd R1 transmission that is about to go (input shaft -- same as the last two). I have been told that should swap it with a Mustang transmission and that I wouldn't have to worry about transmission trouble after that. My apologies if this is a redundant posting, I am just tired of having transmission problems every 3-4 years. I would like to know if a swap can be made without extra trouble and if so, which would be the best transmission to get. I was told that a T-5 should work well and that they were common and fairly cheap. Thanks!