If a transmission is leaking fluid, it is likely that a seal or gasket has failed. Replace the gaskets and seals and the leaking should stop.
Usually it is the pan gasket that is leaking. Get a new gasket and change the fluid at the same time.
The better question is what is leaking transmission fluid?
fluid is a lubricant of transmission
The output shaft seal has failed and transmission fluid is leaking by, and that would explain the transmission fluid appearing there.
The transmission fluid for the 2000-2004 Taurus is MERCON V.
Because your transmission has a seal that is leaking.
How much transmission fluid does a 2001 ford Taurus need
The transmission fluid is filled by removing the red tipped transmission stick behind the engine block. The transmission pan is behind the oil pan under the vehicle, and is attached by 15-20 bolts.
The transmission is filled through the dip stick tube. It is located beside the power brake booster near the firewall.
It is important to maintain the quantity of the transmission fluid of a 1997 Ford Taurus. The transmission fluid capacity of this vehicle is 13.3 quarts.
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2004 Taurus 3.0 OHV require when draining transmission and replacing filter
transmission fluid