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Definitely could be low. Best money you can spend for this car, provided you haven't burned it too much, is to have the transmission flushed. Not the old, drop the pan put in a new filter routine, but spend about $80 for a flush. Helps this particular car the most. Good luck.

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Q: 1996 Ford Taurus transmission is slipping - could it be low on trans fluid?
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