Inside the transmission, above the transmission pan.
like most cars id pull the pan filter will be accesssble
Change the transmission fluid and filter may help problem if not may have to have transmission rebuilt
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
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 )
very carefully ^_^
MERCON
Fluid needed after filter change is normally about five quarts.
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 )
The filter is inside the transmission. It is at the bottom, just inside the pan, or bottom cover.
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.