Taurus/sable trans ID question

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Jun 21, 2005 | 11:53 PM

e1p1

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From: CA Central Coast

Taurus/sable trans ID question

Okay, from searching previous posts, it appears the AX4N is the tranny to look for. One post said to look for an "X" on the door sticker...what door sticker is this? I live somewhat far from where most of these used cars will be located, so I need to know how to walk the salesman or owner through the ID steps by phone.

Also, if the car has the AX4S but it's rebuilt, what should I look for on a rebuild receipt that might indicate the trans has been upgraded?

Thanks for this and any additional info.

Jun 22, 2005 | 10:43 AM

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You want to look on the "Vehicle Certification Label" (a/k/a the door sticker). You will see on the sticker a "TR" designation, and underneath that there will either be an "L" (AX4S) or an "X" (AX4N).

Many times a tranny will have a sticker on it with some rebuild info if the unit has been rebuilt by Ford, but I'm not sure if tranny shops do the same thing to their rebuilds.

http://www.wjowsa.com/images/st2.JPG