AX4N · AX4S · FORD 4-SPEED FWD AUTOMATIC

Remanufactured AX4N/AX4S transmissions, fixed properly, not patched

The AX4S and AX4N are Ford's 4-speed front-wheel-drive automatic transaxles, used in the Taurus, Sable, Windstar and Continental through the 1990s and 2000s. The AX4N is the updated, non-synchronous version.

Picture it: the family Taurus that never let you down suddenly won't shift into overdrive, and reverse takes a second too long to engage. With the AX4 family, small warning signs turn into big ones fast. Every unit below is torn down, rebuilt with new wear parts, corrected for known weak points and dyno-tested before it ships.

TaurusSableWindstarFreestarContinental
Up to 5 yrsWarranty coverage
Dyno-testedBefore it ships
Same-dayShips if ordered by 2PM
No core fee30 days to return your old unit
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Original price was: $3,149.00.Current price is: $2,849.00.
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Signs your AX4N/AX4S is failing

Catch these early and you replace one transmission, not a transmission and a tow bill.

No overdrive

The overdrive band or clutch has worn out.

No reverse

Often a failed planetary or low-reverse component.

Slipping when warm

It shifts fine cold, then slips once the fluid heats up.

Shudder at cruise

Torque converter clutch shudder at highway speed.

Clunk into gear

Worn internals or mounts cause a hard engagement.

Grinding noise

Can point to planetary gear damage. Stop driving it.

Used vs. rebuilt vs. reman AX4N/AX4S

UsedRebuiltRemanufactured
Wear parts replacedNoneFailed parts onlyAll of them
Known weak points addressedNoRarelyYes
Testing"It ran"BasicDyno-tested
Typical warranty30–90 days6–12 monthsUp to 5 years

AX4N/AX4S questions, answered

What is the difference between the AX4S and AX4N?

The AX4N is the later, non-synchronous version of the AX4S, with revised shift control. They are not interchangeable without checking your application.

What vehicles use the AX4N or AX4S?

These transaxles were used in the Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Ford Windstar and Freestar, and Lincoln Continental. Confirm your year and engine before you order.

Are AX4N transmissions reliable?

They can be reliable when maintained, but planetary and overdrive failures are common at high mileage. A remanufactured unit replaces those wear parts and is tested before it ships.

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