1999 Ford Windstar Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 Ford Windstar oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Van Cargo, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, Van Passenger takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Van Cargo, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Van Passenger: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Van Cargo, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| Base, Van Passenger — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SEL, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SEL, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Windstar
1999 Ford Windstar factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.0 quarts (11.35 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color).
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1999 Ford Windstar take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Van Cargo, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; Base, Van Passenger uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; LX, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; SE, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; SE, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1999 Ford Windstar take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Van Cargo, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, Van Passenger holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.8 4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 3.8 4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.8 4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1999 Ford Windstar?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Ford Windstar. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.