It is never a bad thing to add fluid and top the level off. It is however a very bad thing to add fluid and overfill the transmission. Park the vehicle on a level surface and check the fluid level according to the instructions in your owner's manual. Add only enough of the correct A/T fluid to fill it to exactly the full mark. It takes very little fluid to top it off. On most vehicles when it is at the add mark it will only take one pint to top it off. Just be careful and do not overfill.
The transmission fluid for the 2000-2004 Taurus is MERCON V.
How much transmission fluid does a 2001 ford Taurus need
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
The same place you check the transmission fluid
The 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid
I have no earthly idea.
check your transmission fluid, if it is low it will slip
Low transmission fluid or a bearing is going out.
It is important to know the types of fluids to put in a car. A 1995 Ford Taurus will use regular Mercon transmission fluid.
That should be Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the automatic transaxle ( transmission ) according to the 1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide * the type used is engraved into the automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
A Ford Taurus transmission holds between 10 and 12 quarts of fluid depending on the model. Additional fluid is stored within the torque converter which is not drained during a fluid change.