Dexron ATF
10w30 is standard brand is up to you.
6 quarts ( 5.7 liters ) with engine oil filter change , according to the Owner Guide
5W-30 oil is used in the engines of a 1996 Ford Ranger
According to the ( 1996 ) Ford F-150 Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts for the 4.9 / 5.0 / 5.8 )
In a 1996 Ford Taurus ( 5W-30 ) according to the Owner Guide
Oil
According to the 1998 Ford F-150 owners manual : ( 5W-30 )
The oil pan is bolted to the bottom of the engine and the drain plug is either on the bottom of the oil pan or on one of the sides of the oil pan at the bottom
the black oily kind
According to the 1996 Ford F-150 Owners Guide : For the 4.9 liter / 300 cubic inch INLINE six cylinder engine : ( 10 W 30 is the preferred oil , but 5 W 30 can be used below - 5 * Fahrenheit )
5W-30 is the preferred oil according to the Owner Guide