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A 1997 Lincoln Continental will use Mercon transmission fluid- AX4N Transmission
According to the 1996 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid * the type used should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is in the engine compartment , near the brake fluid reservoir ( when looking from the front of the vehicle it is to the left )
You have to drop the whole transmission pan, then refill from the transmission dipstick
Mercron 5
Use Ford Type F fluid.
Mercon v atf
directly into the whole where you pulled the dipstick out of.
On a 1997 Lincoln Continental : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is near the firewall , towards the drivers side of the engine compartment , where the transaxle ( transmission ) is bolted to the engine
take it to jiffy lube or equivalent and have it done for you.
theres not really a type of fluid, theres just different names brands but its all the same transmission fluid, that i know of anyway.
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 )