You can't the transmission on the 2002 Thunderbird is sealed. There is no distick or any way to add fluid other than through the ports on the transmission under the car. The dealer has to do that. It shouldn't need fluid unless it has a leak. If it is leaking it has to be done by a mechanic that will fix the leak and then drain the entire transmission and refill it through the ports on the bottom.
Through dipstick tube-auto?
Use a tranny funnel and add through the dipstick tube.
Unless you have a LEAK you shouldn't have to add automatic transmission fluid on a regular basis
dipstick tube
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 )
Transmission fluid is usually added through the dipstick tube.
To add automatic transmission fluid to a 1960 Ford Thunderbird, locate the transmission dipstick tube, which is usually found near the rear of the engine bay. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it to check the fluid level. To add fluid, use a funnel to pour the appropriate type of automatic transmission fluid into the dipstick tube, ensuring not to overfill. Always check the owner's manual for specific fluid recommendations and capacity.
There is a fluid check/fill plug located on the front of the transmission. Add fluid there until it is level with the bottom of the hole.?æ
On the 2002 Mitsubishis Lancer , you add the transmission fluid down the dipstick tube. There is a specific fluid for manual transmissions , that information is in the manual under Fluid Capacities.
In the dip stick tube .
You add fluid at the same place you check it.
The fluid is added down the dipstick tube.