Air Filter; Automatic Transaxle Fluid - Ford 1996 Taurus Manual

Air Filter

To replace the engine air filter, unclip the two
latches, separate the housing and remove the old
filter. Wipe the interior of the housing clean
before inserting the new filter. Lock the two
latches.
NOTE: Do not use oil-impregnated air filters.
Filters other than the ones specified in
this Owner Guide can cause engine
damage. Your warranties may not
apply if your vehicle is damaged
because you used the wrong air filter.
See Motorcraft parts in the Index.

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your
vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to
the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for
replacement intervals. However, if the transaxle
is not working properly — for instance, the
transaxle may slip or shift slowly, or you may
notice some sign of fluid leakage — the fluid
level should be checked.
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
With the vehicle on a level surface and the brake
pedal fully applied, start the engine and move
the gearshift selector through all of the gears.
Allow sufficient time for each position to engage.
Securely latch the gearshift selector in the P
(Park) position. Fully set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
Wipe off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick
out. Wipe the indicator end clean. Put the
dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure
it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read
the fluid level.
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