The transmission pan is the flat bottomed pan located under the vehicle. It may have imprinted wording on it that may or may not say "AXOD METRIC" or "AX4N METRIC" It does not have a drain plug and requires careful removal to drain all 8-10 quarts of fluid. AX4S/AXOD-E transmissions have 17 bolts, and AX4N transmissions have 19 bolts.
No, a Generation 2 (1992-1995) Taurus/Sable Windshield will NOT fit a Generation 3 (1996-1999) Ford Taurus/Sable.
No 2011 Mercury Sable model , but there is a 2011 Ford Taurus
No. 2000 Taurus and Sable are the only interchange.
99% sure the Taurus radiator will be a perfect match to the Sable's.
My 1995 Mercury Sable with 3.0L has that trany in it. So I'd say yes
No they do not
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The transaxle ( transmission ) is located in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine
yes
The Mercury Sable transmission has a fluid capacity of 12 quarts. You can use any SAE certified automatic transmission fluid.
Most likely you have a problem with the torque converter or the valve body in the transmission. If you have around 85,000-120,000 miles on your Sable/Taurus, this is a common issue. Having a transmission specialist look at the vehicle is an expensive but necessary pitfall.
The Mercury Sable and the Ford Taurus will have DOC in printed on the engine if they are dual overhead cam engines. The symbol should be on the top of the engine.
Inside the transmission