Sounds like electrics to me. Personally don't think the fluid would be dark enough to mistake for motor oil if the tranny was still somewhat functioning. Check the fluid and smell it. If it's burnt, it's too late frown

Good luck! I'm in the same boat, brother!

1998 Contour Sport V6, Black
*Cold air induction
*Powdercoated intake manifold (more powdercoating coming soon)
*Blue headlights, foggies, and signals (no reflectors)
*CEG stickers & removed door moldings
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1994 Ford Aspire 4-door, looks like a big egg
*64 hp 4-cyl
*5 speed
*"13 steel rims with go-cart tires
*74 mph top speed
*I'm going to auto-x the thing (but not compete)