*1996 Crown Vic* It was recommended to get a transmission flush. Do i need a new filter? What kind of fluid will i need?

start all over! git rid of fuilter,ole fluid, and flush again. NEW FILTER,GASKET,FLUID, and see tuat will happen. oh! and reprogram the key/fob.lol!

Change the filter and fluid. This car if the transmission is original should have a torque converter drain. Drain the torque converter also,it gets almost all the fluid out of the transmission. Doing this the car will require almost 12 quarts of fluid. Worth a shot. I change mine at 25000 mile intervals.

It is recommended by most filter companies and some car companies to change the filter at 100,000 miles. I recommend doing it at 50,000 miles.
Flushing the fluid either replaces it or filters it and puts it back in. Either way the filter still has dirt in it.
It should tell you in t he owners manual and on the dipstick what fluid is recommended.

i have always changed mine in my crown vic every 60,000 miles

The fluid you need is called mercon type ATF this is what ford recommends to use and should say it on the bottle. as for a filter for the transmission or engine I recommend motorcraft filters they meet ford specifications and are available at most auto parts stores.

Unless you are low on fluid, I suspect you are in need of a rebuild. I have had similar problems before. Any shop will tell you to try a fluid and filter change. It has never brought one of mine back. I would suggest adding fluid to the top of the 'add fluid' area of the dipstick and no more. It can foam if it is to full, causing similar problems as being to low. I would add that if you have to replace the transmission - you need to consider that the car may not be worth the cost.
Good Luck.

HI. I will list the all areas of concern below:

1. Dirty or clogged transmission filter
2. Low transmission fluid level
3. Faulty solenoid shift pack(Located in the valve body of the transmission)
4. Contaminated transmission fluid reserve.

I would advise to inspect the following areas above, asap. You can start be simply having your transmission flushed and refilled with fresh fluid and a new filter. In most cases, that will correct the hard shifting. If it doesn't; have the transmission solenoid pack inspected by a competent ford tech or a local competent independent mechanic.

a few different reasons first check fluid level--look and smell oil if it smells burnt have fluid and filter replaced-- filter need changing-mechanical band/gear slipping

need more info it could be fuel pump as well as the transmission make sure trans. fluid is on the right level

I ~think~ the 1999 is the same as the 2000 (mine is a 2000 P71)

The 2000 CVPI (Crown Vic Police Interceptor) owners manual recommends the following:

Engine Oil - Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil 5.0 quarts

Transmission Fluid - Motorcraft Mercon V ATF 13.9 quarts (fluids Mercon & Mercon V are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE, DO NOT MIX)

Fuel Tank - 19.0 gallons

Break Fluid - DOT 3


Rear Axle Lubricant - Motorcraft 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 3.75 pints (add 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equilavent meeting Ford Spec. EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok Rear Axles)

Engine Data - 4.6L V8 Engine
Cubic Inches - 281
Required Fuel - 87 Octane
Firing Order - 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Gap - 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition System - Coil On Plug
Compression Ratio - 10.0:1

I hope this helps!