Motorcraft ( FL-400-A ) according to the Owner Guide for the 3.0 liter and 3.8 liter
Motorcraft ( FL-400-S ) according to fordparts.com for the 3.0 liter and 3.8 liter
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred engine oil , according to the 1996 Ford Windstar Owner Guide
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 )
3.0L - Bottom of engine mounted on the block, inside the oil pan. 3.8L - It's what the oil filter is screwed onto.
According to the ( 1996 ) Ford Windstar Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change ( for the 3.0 and 3.8 liter V6 engines ) ( 4.5 U.S. quarts / 4.3 liters of preferably 5W-30 engine oil )
On a 2000 Ford Windstar : There are ( 3 or 4 filters ) It may be equipped with a cabin air filter For the engine there is the air filter , oil filter , fuel filter
According to one of Fords websites : For a 1998 Ford Windstar ( 3.0 and 3.8 ) The ( Motorcraft FL-400-S ) engine oil filter is used
According to the 2002 Ford Windstar Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change ( 5.0 quarts )
According to one of the Ford websites : For both the 3.0 and the 3.8 liter , V6 engines in a 2000 Ford Windstar : The Motorcraft ( FL-400-S ) engine oil filter is used
Since you have to drop the pan in order to change the filter, follow the instructions in the "Related Question" below...
On a 1996 Ford Windstar : No , just the LOW oil pressure warning light in the left side of your gauge cluster
3 liter Ford Ranger, Taurus, Windstar.
4.5 quarts ( 4.3 liters ) with engine oil filter change