2004 Lincoln Town Car Transmission Fluid Type

Automatic Transmission

The 2004 Lincoln Town Car with an automatic transmission requires Mercon V transmission fluid. Mercon V is a low-viscosity, synthetic blend transmission fluid that is designed to provide excellent protection against wear and tear, and to help extend the life of the transmission.

Capacity

The capacity of the automatic transmission in the 2004 Lincoln Town Car is 12 quarts.

Manual Transmission

The 2004 Lincoln Town Car was not available with a manual transmission.

Checking the Transmission Fluid Level

To check the transmission fluid level in the 2004 Lincoln Town Car, follow these steps:

1. Park the car on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. Move the gear selector through all of the gears, pausing in each gear for a few seconds.
5. Return the gear selector to the park position.
6. Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean with a rag.
8. Reinsert the dipstick into the transmission.
9. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level.

The fluid level should be between the “full” and “add” marks on the dipstick.

Adding Transmission Fluid

If the transmission fluid level is low, you can add more fluid through the dipstick tube. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Purchase the correct type of transmission fluid for your car.
2. Locate the dipstick tube.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Insert a funnel into the dipstick tube.
5. Add transmission fluid until the fluid level reaches the “full” mark on the dipstick.
6. Reinsert the dipstick.

Note: Do not overfill the transmission.

Changing the Transmission Fluid

It is recommended that you change the transmission fluid in your 2004 Lincoln Town Car every 30,000 miles. To change the transmission fluid, follow these steps:

1. Purchase the correct type of transmission fluid for your car.
2. Locate the transmission pan.
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission pan.
4. Remove the transmission pan bolts.
5. Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the drain pan.
6. Replace the transmission pan gasket.
7. Reinstall the transmission pan bolts.
8. Add new transmission fluid to the transmission.
9. Check the transmission fluid level.

Note: It is important to use the correct type of transmission fluid for your car. Using the wrong type of fluid can damage the transmission.