A worn gasket is most likely, or the pan may have a crack or a hole in it. You will have to examine from underneath to be sure.
The best answer is to take it to the dealer.. If you break the seal on the transmission filler to replace the fluid you will likely invalidate the warranty on your vehicle.
A 1997 Lincoln Continental will use Mercon transmission fluid- AX4N Transmission
You don't. The transmission on a 2004 Lincoln LS is sealed.
The transmission fluid on a 2003 Lincoln Aviator is changed by placing a drain pan under the transmission and removing the drain plug. Once empty, the plug can then be re-installed and filled with new transmission fluid.
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
MERCON V It's Ford's transmission fluid.
According to the 1998 Lincoln Navigator Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) * the type of fluid used should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or indicated on the dipstick handle *
The 2005 Lincoln Navigator doesn't have an automatic transmission fluid dipstick , if your transmission isn't working properly or you suspect a leak take it to the dealer
you just simply refill transmission fluid at the dip stick
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 )
mercon v
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 *