very carefully ^_^
According to the 1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) * check to see if the type used is engraved in your automatic transmission fluid dipstick *
you just simply refill transmission fluid at the dip stick
14qts. but this is when transmission is completely empty and dry. Usually, you change the fluid by dropping a pan. In this way you can change only about 5qts.
According to the 1998 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON - V automatic transmission fluid ( the type used should be engraved on the transmission fluid dipstick )
Inside the transmission, above the transmission pan.
MERCON
The type of transmission fluid to use should be engraved into your automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( at least it is on the newer model years )
Change the transmission fluid and filter may help problem if not may have to have transmission rebuilt
A transmission oil change on a 2004 Lincoln Town Car is recommended every 100,000 miles. It can be done more frequently to prolong the life of the transmission.
Your '01 Lincoln Town car might not shift gears because it is low on transmission fluid or because the transmission is damaged.
I just replaced my transmission on my '87 Town Car and PartSource told me that I need 11.6 L (or 12.25 quarts) of fluid.
In the transmission fluid filler tube, usually located at the rear of the engine on the pass side