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Re: Re: Re Re: Ford I.D. (Non LBC)

To: Harris Goodkind <tr_250@yahoo.com>, TR List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Re: Re Re: Ford I.D. (Non LBC)
From: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:42:28 -0400
Harris Goodkind writes:


>The Taurus/Sable generally had the 3.0 liter V6 and Ford's AOD 4-speed
>automatic.  An optional 3.8 V6 was available.  There are some unique
>models out there, too.  Ford actually put a 4-cylinder and a 5 speed
>in the Taurus for a couple years following its introduction and called
>it the MT-5 (Manual Transmission-5 speed; clever, huh?).  And there
        ^^^^
Also called the "Empty 5" by members of the auto press.  A fairly accurate
description, I'm told.

>was the Taurus SHO (Super High Output) model powered by a nifty Yamaha
>V6 and backed by either a 5 speed or automatic.

I drove an '86 Wagon for 7 years and I thought it was a nice car.  The
4 speed AOD was problematical and I dumped it after I failed the second
time.

Dave


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