According to the 1996 Ford F-150 Owner Guide :
For the 5.8 liter ( 351 cubic inch ) the PREFERRED oil is ( 5W-30 )
For the 4.9 liter inline six cylinder and the 5.0 liter V8 the PREFERRED oil is ( 10W-30 ) but you can also use 5W-30 in colder weather
Dexron ATF
10w30 is standard brand is up to you.
5W-30 oil is used in the engines of a 1996 Ford Ranger
6 quarts ( 5.7 liters ) with engine oil filter change , according to the Owner Guide
In a 1996 Ford Taurus ( 5W-30 ) according to the Owner Guide
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 )
Oil
According to the 1998 Ford F-150 owners manual : ( 5W-30 )
the black oily kind
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
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