the transmission is located on the driver's side of the engine and yes the engine has to be removed to change the transmission
The transmission ( or transaxle on your front wheel drive Mercury Mystique ) is in the engine compartment bolted to the engine ( on the drivers side of the engine )
The starter on a 1999 Mercury Mystique is located on the lower side of the engine, near the transmission. Specifically, it can be found on the driver's side, mounted to the engine block. Accessing it may require removing some components, such as the air intake or battery, for better visibility and reach.
The camshaft position sensor for a Mercury Mystique is located on top of the motor. It is bolted in the same place where older versions of the engine had a distributor.
No, it's a completely different engine and transmission altogether.
Well, replacing transmission fluid on a 1999 Mercury Mystique with a 2.5L V6 engine is a delicate process, but don't worry, we'll make it a happy little project. First, locate the transmission fluid dipstick, then use a funnel to slowly add new transmission fluid while the engine is running. Remember, take your time and show your car some love as you take care of it.
Low on back side of engine block.
The Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique is a front-wheel drive, transverse engine car. In other words, the engine is mounted "sideways" in the front of the car, and drives the front, rather than the rear wheels. The transmission (or, more properly, the "transaxle") is bolted to the engine on the left side of the engine compartment. It contains the transmission itself, along with the differential.
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The transaxle ( transmission ) is located in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine
Right behind the engine
right behind the air filter toward the engine
Look at the lower rear end of the engine driver's side
They are located on the front, back, and transmission sides of the engine.They are located on the front, back, and transmission sides of the engine.