1998 Ford Windstar tranny swap question

1998 FORD WINDSTAR
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PWEB
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Transmission problem
1998 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 144 00 miles

Will the tranny from a 1996 windstar fit a 1998 windstar, both same engines, one with trac control, one without?
Jan 15, 2009 at 7:56 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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It should work. The traction control doest use the trans to operate, its all about throttle and brakes. Be sure all of the connectors are the same
Jan 15, 2009 at 11:32 PM
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Thanxs for the info, what about a tranny out of another vechicle thats 3.8 liter?
Jan 16, 2009 at 1:32 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Another FWD.. try calling a local salvage yard, they should have the entire list of what will cross-over.If the 8th digit of the vin# is the same I would think it would work
Jan 16, 2009 at 1:41 AM
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