One problem related to transmission solenoid has been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rebuilt trans. Nov. 2000, check engine light came on in may 2003 due to the trans. Not going into overdrive. Replace solenoids in trans. In June 2003 and that still did not correct the problem. Paid $1600. 00 to rebuild and $250. 00 to replace solenoids.