Quick Reference Guide for Gen II Upgrades for Junk Yard

[pejohnson]

Well I have spent many hours researching for up-gradable parts for my 94 SHO ATX and 95 SHO MTX. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone's threads, comments and suggestions. Anyways every time I go to the junkyard, I bring pages and pages of information that I fumble through not finding what I need. So I decided to put together a Junk Yard Quick Reference Guide for Gen II Upgrades. Please note this is my attempt at assembling this information and there probably is a few things that are not correct.

Since I have used so much information from you all, I thought I would try and give back. I guess what I would like to do is for people to give feedback on things that need changed or added. I will make the changes and keep the attachments updated. Heck maybe if you guys think it is useful, we make it a sticky. No big deal, just a thought.

Thanks in advance for any comments, feedback, suggestions, etc.

 

[kevinspann]

Might want to try and upload more than a thumbnail...it's too small to see.

 

[pejohnson]

Here is the text from the document I created

Sorry I don't know how to attach a word document, pdf or jpg. Below is the text from the word document. It's just harder to read as it's not organized as nicely. Here you go.

Junk Yard Quick Reference Guide for Gen II Upgrades
Note: I used NAPA Auto Parts website to cross reference all parts. Please do you own research to confirm accuracy.
96 Brake Upgrade
1. Rotors – Taurus 96-99, 01-07, Thunderbird 96-97, Continental 95-02, Mark VIII 96-98, Cougar 96-98, Sable 96-98
2. Front brackets (FN-74) – Taurus 93-07, Continental 93-02, Sable 93-05
3. Brake pads – Taurus 95-99, 01-07, Thunderbird 97, Continental 95-02, Mark VIII 93-98, Cougar 97, Sable 01-05
MAF
1. Taurus SHO (80 mm) – 96-99, Mark VIII (80mm) – 93-95, Lightning (80mm) – 99-00, Lightning (90mm) – 03-04, Mustang/Cobra/F-150/Expedition (80 mm) – 4.6L engines
Front Seats
1. Any Gen 1,2,3,4
2. 98/99 tan match nearly perfect
3. Note take male and female connects to use for reinstallation.
Starters
1. 3.0L manual engines - 12 tooth
Ford Taurus 3.0 L 183 CID V6 DOHC 1992 - 1992
Ford Taurus 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1992 - 1999
Ford Taurus 3.8 L 232 CID V6 1990 - 1995
Ford Tempo 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1992 - 1994
Ford Truck Freestar 3.9 L 238 CID V6 2004 - 2007
Ford Truck Freestar 3.9 L 238 CID V6 2004 - 2007
Ford Truck Freestar 4.2 L 256 CID V6 2004 - 2007
Ford Truck Freestar 4.2 L 256 CID V6 2004 - 2007
Ford Truck Windstar 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1995 - 2000
Ford Truck Windstar 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1995 - 2000
Ford Truck Windstar 3.8 L 232 CID V6 1995 - 2000
Ford Truck Windstar 3.8 L 232 CID V6 1995 - 2000
Ford Truck Windstar 2001 - 2003
Ford Truck Windstar 2001 - 2003
Lincoln Continental 1989 - 1994
Mercury Monterey Van 2004 - 2007
Mercury Sable 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1992 - 1999
Mercury Sable 3.8 L 232 CID V6 1990 - 1995
Mercury Topaz 3.0 L 183 CID V6 OHV (Pushrod Engine) 1992 - 1994

2. 3.2L automatic engines – 10 tooth (Note 12 tooth will not work in 3.2L engine)
Ford Taurus 3.0 L 183 CID V6 DOHC 1993 - 1995
Ford Taurus 3.2 L 195 CID V6 DOHC 1993 - 1995

Subframe Bushings
1. Front – Taurus 86-07, Continental 88-02, Sable 86-05
2. Rear – Taurus 86-03, Sable 96-03
Subframes
1. 96-97 Taurus slo
2. Need further research on SHOForum……………………….

 

[jelloslug]

On the subframes any 1-4 gen Taurus/Sable subframe will bolt to the chassis but only an SHO frame will fit the motor mounts with no modification. Others that will bolt up are the 88-94 Lincoln Continental and I think the 95-02 Continental will work too. It's also possible that the Windstar/Freestar subframe may work since it's a Taurus derivative.

 

[pejohnson]

Doesn't anyone go to junkyards anymore?

 

[kevinspann]

I go all the time.

Edit: AFAIK people here have found that the 10 and 12 tooth starters will interchange

 

[Phoenix]

The ones over here are not P&P , parts are super overpriced (something like the ones you see one ebay)

Plus , good luck finding a gen 1-2.

Some places , when you call , they tell you they didnt make any manual taurus.

Most places here , you cant go in the JY physically , even if its just for browsing.

Other places , its LKQ , again overpriced.

Its freaking pathetic.

 

[pejohnson]

Your thoughts, comments on 12 tooth starter

So would this be a helpful list to bring as a reference guide? Anything you would change or add? I guess I am looking for feedback to improve apon.

The 10 vs 12 tooth starters may very well be interchangeable. If you search on say NAPA's website, they are not interchangeable. Also if you search this forum for 'The right starter for your gen2' by 93rev2sev, it mentions that a 12 tooth starter will not last very long in a 3.2L because they are automatics and have heavy torque converters to spin.

I go all the time.

Edit: AFAIK people here have found that the 10 and 12 tooth starters will interchange

 

[the4biddendonut]

I think the fn74 brackets came on the 96+ taurus. There's also a bracket that will work for 11.6 brakes that isn't stamped fn74. I don't know what cars it came on.

 

[kevinspann]

I think the fn74 brackets came on the 96+ taurus. There's also a bracket that will work for 11.6 brakes that isn't stamped fn74. I don't know what cars it came on.

The Mark VIII and T-Bird brackets that he listed are the ones you're referring to, and you are correct, they are not labeled FN74. The other bracket info is correct, 96-99 SHO, and some 01+ Taurus/Sable

 

[Aqua Roach]

I wouldn't trust a 12 tooth starter. Not for long at least.

 

[ShadetreeSHOguy]

Is it just the 94/95 sho's taht have the correct knuckles to do a 96 upgrade on a 93 and before? i cannot remember, and there are ZERO 94/95 sho's in the yards around here.

 

[kevinspann]

Is it just the 94/95 sho's taht have the correct knuckles to do a 96 upgrade on a 93 and before? i cannot remember, and there are ZERO 94/95 sho's in the yards around here.

Any 94/95 Taurus/sable with ABS.

 

[pejohnson]

Anybody have any words of wisdom or lessons learned on the 96 and up subframe upgrade? Which frames are the easiest? Do they fit both MTX and ATX? Or do some fit better than others.