On a 1996 Ford Thunderbird :
Through the automatic Transmission Fluid dipstick tube ( using a funnel )
The dipstick is located near the firewall , in the engine compartment , on the
right side of the engine ( passenger side )
Rear of engine near firewall.
Mercron transmission fluid is used in a 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Type F fluid can also be used but should not be mixed.
Mercon V
Call a parts store like autozone. they should be able to tell you
You can use any SAE certified manual transmission fluid in your 1996 Ford manual transmission. Make sure you use manual transmission fluid and not automatic transmission fluid.
The 1996 Ford Thunderbird owners manual shows : " use only power steering fluid that meets Ford specification ( ESW - M2C33 - F ) such as Ford premium Power Steering Fluid , ( E6AZ - 19582 - AA ) or is an equivalent ( TYPE - F ) automatic transmission fluid with a Ford registration number ( an 8 digit number beginning with " 2P " ) printed on the container
Through dipstick tube-auto?
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the 5 - speed manual transmission in a 1996 Ford Explorer
rear passenger side of engine
the transmission fluid for a 1996 ford escort is type MA.
Drop the transmission fluid pan. its there.
The type of automatic transmission fluid to use should be engraved on the transmission fluid dipstick