Since you have to drop the pan in order to change the filter, follow the instructions in the "Related Question" below...
I am looking around to replace the transmission on my 1995 Ford Windstar and the information that I received from several different mechanics is that the 1995 Windstar transmission is a "one year" transmission so you pretty much have to get a 1995 transmission for a 1995 windstar engine. I'm no mechanic and really have no idea but this is just what I've been told... someone out!
According to the 1996 Ford Windstar Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Both the 3.0 and the 3.8 liter V6 engines take ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
This is very likely to be a possible interchange.See "Related Questions" below for more
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred engine oil , according to the 1996 Ford Windstar Owner Guide
transmission bands
I have a 2000 Windstar and it does this at times but it is normally when I start it and go to quickly not letting it idle down. Also mine has 322,000 with original transmission and motor and it has done it for several years.
where is the tcm in a windstar 2000 located
Ford windstar
I was looking at the 2002 Ford Windstar 0wners Manual ( and the Ford parts website ) and they both show it as being the ( 4 F 50 N ) transaxle ( transmission )
On a 1996 Ford Windstar : Under the dash on the drivers side , not too far from the inside hood release
According to the 2001 Ford Windstar Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON-V is used in the automatic transaxle / transmission )
how do you change a shaft soleniod in a ford windstar 1995 v6 3.8 engin