1997 Ford Ranger Coolant Leak

The coolant lines that attach to the transmission body. Where does that coolant go? I’m not very knowledgeable of transmission I’m trying to educate myself. I read someplace that if you have a coolant leak and your coolant is low it effects the shifting of the transmission.

If there is a coolant leak from the radiator or someplace else in the cooling system can coolant get into those lines that go to the transmission and get into the transmission?

It doesn’t look milky or textured. The color seems ok red maybe a little brown it feels ok and doesn’t smell burnt or have any grit in it. I do have a hard time getting and accurate reading on the dip stick. It doesn’t seem to be consistent and separates on the dip stick.

I am checking the transmission fluid when it’s hot and in park. It’s not milky or I don’t see actual water. It looks like how oil separates from water. I get the feeling somehow there is water or moisture in the transmission.