What causes the automatic transmission in my 1973 Ford F100 to leak fluid?

1973 FORD F-100
187,000 MILES
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DAVIDERODGERS
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My transmission is leaking quite a bit of fluid. I have to add a quart about every 100 miles or so. It probably leaks while I am driving it and definitely leaks while parked.
Feb 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There are gaskets and seals that can go bad and leak. You need to identify which one is leaking and replace / repair it.
Feb 4, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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