1996 Ford Taurus Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 1996 Ford Taurus. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant T161301

AX4N Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161301
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.6
Bell Housing1 Tower Boss on Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversSteel with No Mount Bosses
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts19
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWithout Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWith Hole in Case
StarterWith Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAX4N
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T161302

AX4N Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161302
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.9
Bell Housing1 Tower Boss on Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversSteel with No Mount Bosses
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts19
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWithout Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Hole in Case
StarterWith Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAX4N
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T161317

AX4N Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161317
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.3
Bell Housing1 Tower Boss on Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversSteel with No Mount Bosses
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts19
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWithout Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWith Hole in Case
StarterWithout Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAX4N
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T161503

AX4S Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161503 Illustrative photo of T161503 Illustrative photo of T161503 Illustrative photo of T161503
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.6
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type9 Pins on Top
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
CoversSteel with No Boss Mount
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborNo
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWithout Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWith Hole in Case
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAX4S
Transmission Fluid12
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1996 Ford Taurus?

4 variants are listed: T161301, T161302, T161317, T161503. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 Ford Taurus?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 1996 Ford Taurus?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Covers, Pan Bolts, Premium Labor, Speedometer Type, Starter, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.