Why does my transmission leak on my Ford Taurus?

Who to fix transmission leak from pan on 2006 Ford Taurus?

• Answer:

  Typically if the leak is from the periphery of the transmission pan, you can fix it yourself by tightening all the bolts holding the pan on. You only have to snug them down firmly; don't overtorque, you're not bolting on a cylinder head. If the pan itself is damaged or the gasket is cracked, new ones are easily available from your nearby Ford dealer. The most difficult part about replacement is catching all the fluid that will drain out; the only way to do that is to loosen the pan and drop one corner of it, into a large drain pan. See "Related Questions" below for much more about draining Taurus / Sable transmissions, filter & gasket changes. Oh yeah, and other related information about fluids and dipsticks and the like...