Advance Adapters offered a conversion kit to mount a T5 manual transmission to your stock 2.9-Liter V-6. The kit used an adapter plate that went between the T-5 transmission and your 2.9-Liter bellhousing and used an internal release bearing (Ford# F1TZ7A-564A). Bellhousing modifications were required. This kit should only be used for a 2.9-Liter engine.
Part No. 27-1001 – T4 transmission to Ford 2.9-Liter with overall length of 26-3/4 inches
Part No. 27-1002 – T4 transmission to Ford 2.9-Liter with overall length of 28-1/2 inches
Part No. 20-0021 – 5th Gear upgrade (17% Overdrive)
Update:
I no longer see the (3) part numbers above listed on their website. Here is what they say about the T5:
Advance Adapters no longer offers kits to adapt a manual to a Ranger transmission. Contact Advance Adapters for more information 800-350-2223