1996 Taurus never equipped w/ 4 wheel drive
you can remove the engine from the top by leaving transmission still in car
It's best to remove the transmission from below, by raising the vehicle and dropping the subframe, so you don't have to remove the engine first. You'll first need to use a support beam to keep the engine supported while and after removing the transmission.
how to split the tranny from the engine
Only the transmission needs to be removed. One day.
disconnect negative cable to battery, disconnect plug from sensor, remove the 3 nuts and pull out.
on 2003 taurus,you must remove sub frame.time consuming,but necessary
No. You can remove the engine and leave the transmission in the vehicle.
Loosen the transmission mount retaining bolts. Loosen the back to engine retaining bolts. Jack the transmission of approximately 1 inch. Remove the transmission mount bolts. Remove the transmission mount. Reverse the process to install the new transmission mount.
Remove transmission oil pan
There is no drain plug, you must remove the transmission panThere is no drain plug, you must remove the transmission pan
depends on what needs to done, the transaxle is the transmission
remove engine....move...replace engine