Comments on: 1996 ford taurus leaking transmission fluid?

By: yugie29

yugie29 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:18:23 +0000

The thin piece of metal is just a heat shield on the side of the transmission due to the proximity to the converter. In that area it could be a leaking axle seal that is loosing trans fluid, or the vehicle speed sensor seal that is leaking, both are there. Other items in that same area are power steering lines, they are also above the transmission housing there, and trans fluid and power steering fluid are the same fluid and reddish in color. Check the level of the power steering and the trans to see which one is low. It could be either. If you cannot tell where exactly the fluid is coming from it is time to take it for repairs.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:18:23 +0000

Hurry and take it to a shop.
These cars are known for the transmissions to blow like crazy.

By: Wilkerson B

Wilkerson B — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:18:23 +0000

I’d take it to a good reliable transmission shop Probably in need of service, they are very dependable cars.. I own a 1999 Taurus had it serviced recently for a leak. They flushed out the old transmission fluid replaced a seal good as new, cost 225.00 Ready for another 100,000 miles! Good Luck.