Checking Fluid Level
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Capri, 1992 Ford Festiva, 1991 Mercury Capri, 1991 Ford Festiva, and 1990 Ford Festiva. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Place vehicle on level surface. Disconnect speedometer cable from drive gear at transaxle. Remove speedometer drive gear from transaxle. Fluid level should be to full mark on drive gear sleeve.