No , they are different.
The 1996-1998, and much of the 1999 model Taurus & Sables are virtual twins of each other - making the parts highly interchangeable.
I asked my most reliable auto salvage yard guy that same question and he said they are NOT interchangeable.
were is the shift module on a 1997 Ford Taurus
there it is http://mywiperblades.com/1997-ford-taurus-wipers.htm
Different computer eras 1994 is an eec 4 and the 1997 is an eec 5. there are only 2 different transmissions available for those years (ax4s (axode), or ax4n) they have different shifting stratagies not interchangeable. The biggest concern would be the speed sensor and shift solenoid configuration.
No, the computers are not interchangeable.
1995-1997
On a 1997 Ford Taurus the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
1997
1997-2003
are 2wd and 4wd front brake rotors interchangeable on 1997 ranger 4L V6 XLT
there is no oil pressure in my 1997 ford taurus, but the oil is full?