Mercon V
Mercron transmission fluid is used in a 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Type F fluid can also be used but should not be mixed.
It is important to maintain the quantity of the transmission fluid of a 1997 Ford Taurus. The transmission fluid capacity of this vehicle is 13.3 quarts.
Through dipstick tube-auto?
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 passenger side of engine
Rear of engine near firewall.
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
The 1997 Ford Expedition Owner Guide shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ( it should show the type used on the transmission dipstick )
On a 1997 Ford Thunderbird : The odometer is in the middle of the speedometer
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 5 speed manual transmission according to the 1997 Ford Mustang Owner Guide
Use a tranny funnel and add through the dipstick tube.
Passenger side rear of engine