This is a highly likely interchange as there were virtually no body-design changes between 1996 and 1999 Taurus'.
You might want to check with a local auto salvage/recycler/junk yard - those guys know "interchange" stuff the best!
1996 and newer will fit.
The 1996-1998, and much of the 1999 model Taurus & Sables are virtual twins of each other - making the parts highly interchangeable.
no
The 1996 Ford Taurus heated oxygen sensor can be found behind the dashboard on the passenger side of the passenger compartment. The oxygen sensor should be labeled as such.
facing the passenger side of engine
No. It's a different body style with different door measurements. Not true... The doors are compatible from 1996-2007
There were very little changes made between the 1996 and 1999 model years.This makes the parts very interchangeable - including the transmission.
NO 96 & 98 are interchangeable (doors)
1994 1995 1997 1998 1999
They are almost identical. If the style of contour is the same, i would say yes. IE - Contour GL.
The mega fuse for a Ford Taurus is in the fuse panel on the passenger side under the hood. It is a factory specific fuse and will have to come from a Ford dealer.
Under vehicle, passenger side, below seating area, passenger side of fuel tank, mounted on frame in fuel line