There isn't one. A transaxle is a single assembly which combines the transmission and differential, and connects directly to the axles. You'll see this on front-engine, front-wheel-drive cars, or rear engine, rear-wheel-drive cars, but the Econoline is a front engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle, where the transmission and differential are separate assemblies, connected by the driveshaft.
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Actually , it's fuel injected , so there is no carburetor on a 1996
Under the hood, drivers side, right above the steering column.
On a 1996 Ford Econoline 250, the thermostat is located in the engine compartment, specifically at the engine's coolant outlet, which is typically found near where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. To access it, you'll need to remove the upper radiator hose and the thermostat housing, which is usually secured by bolts. It's advisable to allow the engine to cool down before attempting to locate or replace the thermostat.
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The automatic transaxle dipstick is between the battery and the engine , it is towards the rear ( the manual transaxle does not have a dipstick )
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According to the 1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide : For the manual transaxle ( transmission ) ( Ford SAE 75W/90 gear oil , meeting Ford specification API GL-4 )
Drop it out of the back, there should be a hole above the bumper on the rear.
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