yes you do.
on 2003 taurus,you must remove sub frame.time consuming,but necessary
Yes,you can
The ax4s and ax4n transaxles are not interchangable. The computers are completely different, the axles are different, everything is different on both! I learned the hard way !!!
If you have the AX4N it will have 19 bolts, if you have AX4S (also known as AXOD) it will have 17. - In most cases both pans are stamped with the AX4S or AX4N.
read this http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_replace_a_ax4s_with_a_ax4n_transmission_in_a_2001_taurus
My 1995 Mercury Sable with 3.0L has that trany in it. So I'd say yes
The 1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid For the AX4N and AX4S automatic transaxles
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V ) is used in both the AX4N and the AX4S automatic transaxles / transmissions
Which Lincoln? The Taurus is FWD and most Lincolns are RWD, but the Continental (~'95-on) uses the AX4N transmission which shares the bellhousing bolt pattern with th e Taurus. It would bolt up, but I wouldn't suggest doing it.
The transmissions are interchangeable. You just have to make sure they carry the same transmission. There will be a model number on the bottom on the tranny pan probably AX4N or something like that.. If the number matches, then go to town!
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The AX4N automatic transaxle with the 3.4 liter V8 SHO came with ( Motorcraft MERCON- V automatic transmission fluid from the factory )
(This answer Covers the "Generation 3" 1996-1999 Series Ford Motor Company Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable.)This answer differentiates depending on the transmission and the engine equipped. Normally the 1998+ year model Taurus/Sables had the AX4N Transaxle, whereas the 1996-1997 models had the AX4S. However due to transmission replacements and "one-off's" at the factory, many 1996+ Model tauri were shipped with the AX4N transaxle and some 1998+ models had the AX4S.To determine which transmission you have its as easy as climbing under the car and counting the bolts on the transmission pan. You can tell because this will be the largest pan on the vehicle. The AXOD-E (AX4S) has 17 Bolts. the AX4N has 19 Bolts.Another way to tell is some pans may have AXOD METRIC or AX4N METRIC stamped on it. If it says AXOD METRIC you have the AX4S. (the AX4S used many parts from the AXOD transmission and they are brothers in design however the AX4S is electronic controlled and features some improvements over the AXOD.) If your Pan says AX4N you obviously Have the AX4N.ApplicationVolumeAX4S (Vulcan)12.20 QTS. ( 11.5L )AX4N (Vulcan)13.50 QTS. ( 12.8L )AX4N (Duratec)13.40 QTS. ( 12.7L )AX4N (SHO)13.40 QTS. ( 12.7L )Remember to check the fluid regularly, as well as when you are filling the transmission.DO NOT OVERFILL.ONLY USE FORD MERCON V FLUID IN THESE TRANSMISSIONS. USE OF OTHER FLUIDS WILL DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSIONS.MERCON fluid has been superseded by the MERCON V fluid specification.For more information, see the included links.