The 1996-1998, and much of the 1999 model Taurus & Sables are virtual twins of each other - making the parts highly interchangeable.
No , they are different.
The highest compatibility is in the 1996-1999 models - body parts & mechanically.
According to the 1996 and 1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guides : ( 16.0 U.S. gallons )
Most parts are the same through 1996 of course there are differences with 2/4 door and 4/6 cylinder.
1995-1997
Some parts are and some aren't
as long as you have an the sAME TRANSMISSIONS THEY WILL BE INTGERCHANGABLE.
1997-2003
yes
A 1997 should also work
1997 - 2003
Yes, it does.