Product Description
Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable Sedan 1996-1999 Lower Rocker Trim, 8 Pieces, 4.5" (TH36660)
TH36660 fits the 4-door sedan versions of the 1996-1999 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. The title names both, and the Sable shares the same fitment row. The kit is eight pieces of polished stainless steel, a Lower Kit 4.5" wide that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." Nothing is linked to it.
Sedan tag
The row is tagged 4-door sedan. If your Taurus or Sable has a different body, this record doesn't cover it; call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Four and a half inches, measured up
The bottom of the door is the reference. The steel's lower edge sits flush with it and the band climbs 4.5". Mark that height on each door with painter's tape and look at the line from across the driveway. That's where the steel's top edge will fall.
Eight pieces
The record gives no layout. The record doesn't confirm two per door on this four-door, so call before relying on it. Label each liner with its position.
Made from
The eight Taurus and Sable pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel cut in the USA, and the kit goes over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the paint of the sedan.
The door bottoms
This kit sits right at the bottom edge of each door, so that edge needs to be in good shape. Look underneath with a flashlight. Repair rust bubbles or chipped paint and let it cure fully.
Clean thoroughly
Wash, rinse and dry, then wipe the lower band with isopropyl alcohol, repeating until a clean cloth shows nothing.
Laying each piece
Liner on, lower edge flush with the door bottom, check the length. Peel a few inches, press, then continue as the liner comes away. Firm pressure over the whole surface.
Continuous line
Front and rear door pieces should line up at the top edge across the gap. Check from a low angle at the corner.
The rest of the kit
Measure and keep the Taurus or Sable positions consistent.
Care
No wash for the sedan for a day.
Before ordering
Confirm you have the sedan, preview the 4.5" line with painter's tape, and inspect the door bottoms. If anything raises a question, call 877-752-3811 with a photo of the lower doors and your year.
Door clearance
Open and close each door after its piece is down and check the hinge side and trailing edge.
Supplies
Work in the shade on a dry, mild day. The prep list is short: car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool.
After a day, wash with mild soap and a soft towel.
Sable and Taurus alike
The record gives one kit for both cars, with the same piece count, width and span. Nothing in it separates a Sable install from a Taurus install.
1996-1999 Taurus/Sable set TH36660, UPC 691821649075: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH36660 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36660 |
| UPC | 691821649075 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996-1999 Ford Taurus and 1996-1999 Mercury Sable |
Fitment: TH36660
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 1996-1999 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Mercury Sable | 1996-1999 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 8 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH36660 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH36660 fit the Mercury Sable?
Yes. The 1996-1999 Mercury Sable 4-door sedan shares the fitment row with the Taurus.
Where does it sit?
From the bottom of the door up 4.5".
How many pieces?
Eight.
Does it fit a Taurus that isn't a sedan?
It's tagged 4-door sedan. Call 877-752-3811 for other bodies.
