Is AX4N transmission good?

AX4N is a further upgraded version of AX4S, and as expected, it was fined-tuned to offer better performance (plus efficiency) than its predecessor. Literally, the AX4N is more reliable than AX4S. It comes with about 19 bolts around the fluid pan. This transmission was in use from 1996 up till 2007.

What is the difference between an AX4S and an AX4N transmission?

The Difference Between The AX4S & AX4N. The AX4S has a servo cover (arrowed) while the AX4N is missing the servo cover (arrowed).

What kind of transmission fluid does a Ford Taurus take?

The 2015 Ford Taurus uses Mercon V ATF Transmission Fluid.

What Ford transmission has 17 pan bolts?

AXOD transaxle
The AXOD transaxle has 17 bolts to retain its fluid pan.

What transmission is in a 2007 Ford Taurus?

Used 2007 Ford Taurus Specs & Features

How many miles can a Taurus last?

With regular oil changes and routine maintenance, a Ford Taurus can easily last or surpass 200,000 miles. As such, if you drive between 10,000 and 20,000 miles a year, there’s a good chance that your Taurus will last between 10 and 20 years. That kind of longevity is worth taking notice of.

Is Mercon V the same as Mercon LV?

Over the years, the original Mercon was supplanted by Mercon “V”, Mercon “SP”, Mercon LV, and Mercon ULV which is the latest fluid.

How do I know if my transmission is E40D?

The AOD has a slash coming in on both front corners. The AODE 4R70W will have these two slashes on the two front corners as well as a circular indentation at the top left corner. Finally the E40D 4R100 maintains a rectangle type shape with a small rectangle chunk cut out from the front right corner.

How can you tell if a transmission is AOD?

The AOD transmission can be identified in several ways. Its prominent 14-bolt pan is probably the easiest way. The pan is basically square but the back two corners are tucked in a little tighter than the front corners making the pan look like home plate with the front point cut off.

Where does the Ford AXOD transmission come from?

It was introduced in the 1986 Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable (with the 3.0 L Vulcan V6 ). The AXOD and its successors are built in Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production of the final member of the family, the 4F50N (a renaming of the AX4N), ended in November 2006.

What’s the difference between Ford AXOD and AX4N?

This transaxle shifting is non-synchronous (as indicated by the “N” in AX4N) and has improved shift quality over the previous AX4S. Although similar in design and dimensions, it is a different transaxle than previous AXOD transmissions. The AX4N has 19 bolts to retain the fluid pan.

What is the data plate code for the Ford AXOD?

The data plate code for this transmission is “L.” The AX4N is an improved version of the basic AXOD, and is more reliable. This transaxle shifting is non-synchronous (as indicated by the “N” in AX4N) and has improved shift quality over the previous AX4S.

How often do you change the transaxle on a Ford AXOD?

These transaxles require fluid and filter changes every 30,000 miles to maximize service life. Intermediate clutch failures resulting in poor 1–2 shifts or slipping are common on all AX family members. Failure of the “Neutral to Drive Accumulator” causes hard shifts into a drive gear (R, OD, D, 1) from “N” or “P”. This can become quite violent.