Alternators are generally grounded through the alternator body to the engine block or head through the attaching bolts.On many cars I've owned I add a ground strap from the alternator body to the block to eliminate any chance of poor connections throught the mounting bracket.
It is internal, in the alternator
Yes, it does.
were is the shift module on a 1997 Ford Taurus
Not an easy job! You go to www.V8SHO.com and use Google and/or the email discussion list.
there it is http://mywiperblades.com/1997-ford-taurus-wipers.htm
Inside the alternator
No, it will only match '95 -'01 Taurus. They changed the mounting frame in late '01
Located inside the alternator
as long as you have an the sAME TRANSMISSIONS THEY WILL BE INTGERCHANGABLE.
Yes , one of Ford's websites lists a knock sensor for the 3.4 liter SHO engine in a 1997 Ford Taurus
On the Vulcan engines the alternator was same from '98 to '03.
Unless things have changed, the diodes are part of the alternator. The voltage regulator is attached to the alternator but the diodes are part of the alternator.