Ford Taurus Used Transmissions

Taurus transmissions divide cleanly at 2008. Everything before it is the AXOD family — AXOD, AXOD-E, AX4S and AX4N, which are one evolving transverse four-speed under four names. From 2008 the car moved to the six-speed 6F50, and from 2010 the SHO and the EcoBoost cars brought their own variants. Because several of these cars listed an identical "4-speed automatic", the model year and the engine together are what identify the part.

Ford Taurus Used Transmissions — transmission options by generation

How to pick the right one

Model year and engine. Inside the AXOD family the AX4S and AX4N share a case and differ in the planetary arrangement and the valve body, and they are not drop-in substitutes even in the same model year. On 2010-up cars, separate the 6F50 from the 6F55 — the 55 is the heavier unit behind the twin-turbo SHO — and tell us front-drive or all-wheel-drive, because the all-wheel-drive version carries a different output and transfer case. Final drive ratio appears in many of our listings and is worth matching where you have it.

What usually fails on these transmissions

The AXOD-E is the weak one: the forward clutch and the drive chain wear, and the chain stretching is what usually ends it. The AX4N is a better unit and routinely outlasts the body. On the 6F50, the pump and the torque converter are the common failures, typically announced by a shudder at light throttle before anything else. Several of these cars also come in with a cooler line or radiator cooler failure that killed an otherwise good transmission, so if yours went suddenly it is worth checking the cooling circuit before fitting a replacement.

What ships with every unit

• Pressure tested with the solenoid readings recorded, and the fluid condition inspected and reported.
• Fitment matched — send us the model year, engine, drivetrain and the RPO option code or ID tag and we confirm the part before the order ships.
• Written warranty on every transmission, with labour coverage available.
• Free freight anywhere in the lower 48, crated on a pallet to a commercial address or a terminal.

Replacing the engine too? See our Taurus used engines. Full terms are in the transmission warranty policy, and the complete catalogue is at used transmissions.

Ford Taurus used transmissions - frequently asked questions

Which transmissions did the Ford Taurus use?

Across 1990 to 2019 the Ford Taurus was built with AXOD / AXOD-E, MTX-IV, AX4S / AX4N, AX4N / 4F50N, 6F50, 6F50 / 6F55 and 6F35. The table above lists which one belongs to each generation, with the transmission designation and option code that identifies it.

How do I identify the right transmission for my Ford Taurus?

Four things decide it: model year, engine, drivetrain, and the option or RPO code. That code is the one most people do not have to hand and the one that settles it - on a GM vehicle it is on the glovebox or door-jamb sticker, on a Chrysler it is on the build sheet, and on a Ford it is on a tag on the case. Send us the VIN and the code and we confirm the unit before anything ships.

Will a transmission from a different year fit my Ford Taurus?

Model year and engine. Inside the AXOD family the AX4S and AX4N share a case and differ in the planetary arrangement and the valve body, and they are not drop-in substitutes even in the same model year.

What usually fails on these transmissions?

The AXOD-E is the weak one: the forward clutch and the drive chain wear, and the chain stretching is what usually ends it. The AX4N is a better unit and routinely outlasts the body.

What comes with a used Ford Taurus transmission?

Every transmission is pressure tested with the solenoid readings recorded and the test sheet ships in the box. The unit is matched to your VIN and option code before the order goes out, carries a written warranty with labour coverage available, and freight is free anywhere in the lower 48.