A quick check at Autozone.com show they have one at... Are you ready for it(?)... $350 Better hope yours really is not bad. Definitely want a second, heck, make that a third opinion...
The 1998 Taurus 3.0 has four o2 sensors. There is one in each exhaust manifold, one in the exhaust just in front of the catalytic converter, and one behind the converter.
No. 2000 Taurus and Sable are the only interchange.
No!
In the exhaust, near the catalytic converter.In the exhaust, near the catalytic converter.
You have to learn all the new controls(??)Seriously though - See "Related Questions" below for more information about dash converter kits for this generation of Taurus / Sable and how to install an after-market unit.
Yes, it is identical.
Yes, legally and for the computer to function correctly you will need a catalytic converter.
Yes
Yes
There are two. One on each side of the catalytic converter in the exhaust.There are two. One on each side of the catalytic converter in the exhaust.
There are 2 Oxygen sensors. One is on top of the catalytic converter called the upstream and the other is at the bottom of the catalytic converter called the downstream.
In front of and behind the catalytic converter.