The 1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-A ) and
the website fordparts.com shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-S ) for the 3.8 liter V6
According to the 1996 Ford Thunderbird owners manual and fordparts.com for the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820 engine oil filter )
According to one of Fords websites : For a 1996 Ford Thunderbird with the 3.8 liter V6 engine : ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter )
The 1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide shows the ( Motorcraft FL-400A ) engine oil filter for the 3.8 liter V6 fordparts.com shows the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S ) engine oil filter for the 3.8 liter V6
5W-30 is the preferred oil , according to the 1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide
5 qts. with a new filter.
It is normal for the oil pressure to be high when the engine is first started and is cold. It should settle at around 40 psi once the engine reaches full operating temperature. If it does not, then change the oil and filter and make sure you are using the correct weight oil, which is more than likely 5w30. Use a good oil filter such as Purolator, Wix, or Motorcraft in your Ford. Make sure to use the correct size filter. If none of this helps, then have an oil pressure test run, as your oil pressure gage may be wrong.
Hp 2004
Use a filter wrench and turn counter clockwise.
For a 1996 Ford Mustang , 3.8 liter V6 engine : The owners manual shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-A) engine oil filter fordparts.com shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-S ) engine oil filter
The?æ1996 GMC Sierra requires a 5.7L oil filter. ?æThese oil filters can be purchased at most auto retail shops.?æ
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1996 Lincoln Town Car , 4.6 liter V8 engine : ( the Motorcraft FL-820 engine oil filter is used )
4.5 quarts is about what I use when changing oil and filter in mine.