According to one of the Ford websites :
For a 1993 Ford Taurus :
3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine and 3.8 liter V6 engine
( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter )
On my 1998 Taurus the oil filter is on the front towards the bottom.
Motocraft Oil Filter
Fram Oil filter PH3600 Air Filter CA10242
10w30 weight.
According to the 1996 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The 3.4 liter V8 engine in a 1996 Ford Taurus SHO takes : ( 6.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil with engine oil filter change )
The engine oil filter is on the passenger side of the engine
3 liter Ford Ranger, Taurus, Windstar.
under the bonnet
According to the 1999 Ford Taurus owner Guide : For the 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) For the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
For a 1995 Ford Taurus : With engine oil filter change : ( I believe that is 4.5 U.S. quarts for the 3.0 Vulcan , V6 engine ) * that's what it is on a 1996 Ford Taurus 3.0 Vulcan , V6 engine
5W-30
What type of motor oil for a 2008 Ford Taurus sel ========================================================== According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.5 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )