After transmission leak I need to add oil to 2001 Lincoln LS V8

Change Transmission filter every 80,000 miles first too avoid cavitation of hydraulic pump.........

Keep an eye on the transmission fluid level; check the gauge .
This hose doesn't look like an original.

Hi David. I am a big fan of starting with the cheap and simple fixes first. Some people find that a low transmission fluid level caused the problem you described and when they simply added a little transmission fluid, they solved the problem. Like your car oil, transmission oil can get dirty, only with transmission fluid, dirt can clog the filter and the control body of the tranny system. About 70 % of all the auto tranny problems are solved by changing the transmission fluid.

However, on a Lincoln site, one person stated:
"I had my tranny fluid changed which made it shift even harder. the mechanic told me to take it to Ford and have them reset the computer. So I pulled the battery cable off for a minute and put it back on to reset the computer. Now the car shifts like it should... Try this first, its free".

On the Lincoln forum, Tom stated, " the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid Pack needs to be replaced. This seems to be a common issue on the transmission you have. There are 3 pressure control solenoids & 4 shift solenoids in one plastic part ,made by Bosch. You remove the trans pan,the gasket is reuseable silicone You remove the filter, You remove approx 7 -- T30 bolts, holding the solenoid pack & one 10mm electrical connector bolt. HPN-9L2Z7G391A about $400 for the part and add on labor. Add in some new Mercon V and filter kit and your good to go. "
Good luck.

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TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid

The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.

Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for

fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.

However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not

working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you

notice some sign of fluid leakage.

Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid
should be added by a qualified technician.

Have the car on, in park, emergency brake on. Under the hood, red dip stick. From line to line should be 1qt. This is best done when the cars warm. Add until the 2nd line. Get in your car, hold the brake, slowly put it in reverse, neutral, drive, 3,2,1 then 2,3, drive, neutral, reverse, park. Repeat a couple times to move the oil around, and you're good to go.

What kind of leak? Is it a clear liquid like water condinsation coming from the air conditioner?
Or is it grean or reddish like antifreeze? Is your water temp. lite coming on or gauge running hot?
Is it a dark thick liquid like oil or transmission fluid? Have you checked your oil level?
Tell us more about the leak, what does the fluid look like? Is it a lot like a puddle or little drips?
Need as much information as possible
Thanks

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. You need to look on the engine and find the transmission dip stick. You can add the fluid there.

through the hole for the Speedometer gear. No dipstick.

the transmission is sealed so you shouldn't have to add fluid unless there is a leak find the leak first to add fluid there is a bolt on the right side of the trany i think that's where you add the fluid but you will have to use a pump because of the angle.

on the right side of the engine compartment you should find a red plastic dipstick remove it from tube and check fluid mark do this on level ground and engine idling in park. fluid has to be between the add and full marks at bottom of stick use dexron 3 automatic transmission fluid the fluid is added into the tube the stick came out of.