It goes in the dip stick tube. DO NOT OVER FILL IT. You are better off with it a little low than to over fill it.
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
The 1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid For the AX4N and AX4S automatic transaxles
In a 2002 Ford Taurus the type of automatic transmission fluid to use is indicated on the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the dipstick handle
The 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows : Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the automatic transaxle ( according to the owners manual )
Motorcraft MERCON - V automatic transmission fluid for the automatic transaxles
Motorcraft MERCON V automatic transmission fluid ( according to the owners manual for the AX4S and 4F50N automatic transaxle )
Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid, ATF.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( ATF )
According to the 1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
On a 2001 Ford Taurus : The automatic transmission fluid dipstick ( fill tube ) is between the engine air intake tube and the engine compartment firewall
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The AX4N automatic transaxle with the 3.4 liter V8 SHO came with ( Motorcraft MERCON- V automatic transmission fluid from the factory )