I use Purolator which IMO is an Excellent filter. Wix also makes an excellent filter. Of course you can use a Motorcraft OEM filter. Avoid Fram, no name, and store brand filters. Any auto parts store can provide the correct filter.
On my 1998 Taurus the oil filter is on the front towards the bottom.
Motocraft Oil Filter
According to the 2007 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( and its flex fuel version ) take ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil )
On a 2007 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( or the flex fuel version ) takes the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) according to the Owner Guide and
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 )
Fram Oil filter PH3600 Air Filter CA10242
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S ) engine oil filter is used for the 3.0 liter - DOHC - V6 engine
PH2
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 )
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 )
4.5 quarts with engine oil filter change for your 3.0 L Vulcan V - 6 engine
Just before the sump it is insert type