Whew!! Ford seriously needs to review either the torque spec for the oil filter or the process they use to put it on. Just did the first oil change and the factory filter was on there pretty solid. Using an oil filter wrench similar to a pair of channel locks it crushed the filter. I was starting to get worried I was going to have to take some drastic measures to get the bloody thing off.

Job done and Valvoline synthetic is now flowing through her "veins".

Interesting point...my wifes 4.0L Mustang and my F-150 use the same oil filter. I LIKE that. Going to have to order these in bulk.

 

Yep the factory oil filter torque spec is a bazillion foot pounds.

 

A thought just occurred to me...perhaps the operator on the engine line is installing the filter "dry". Trying to figure out if that would cause additional removal torque.

 

They use a 600 lb gorilla to tighten them!

 

Filters are already on when they arrive at our plant, KTP.

 

I was pretty sure the engines arrived with the filter on. Made sense as before leaving the engine plant each engine is tested on an engine stand. At least that was what I recalled at TCAP for the 2.3L, 3.0L and 4.0L Ranger engines when I used to go there.

I liked the 600 pound gorilla thought too.

 

I changed oil for 2 years and on ALL new f150s the filters were way too tight from the factory. Once I pulled one off and the part you screw the filter on came off with it is was so tight. I forgot the name of the part though, its been a few years. They over tighten them and put them on dry....those 2 things are bad news when you mention oil filters in the same sentence.

 

I had the same problem with mine. I had to turn it a full revolution before it started getting easier to turn.

 

A large screwdriver and a hammer never fails.

 

one of these on the end of a 12'' 3/8 wobble extension with a good ratchet. works every time.

 

I never have a problem. I have the dealer do my first oil change. It's worth the few extra dollars to avoid the problem.

 

I have the dealer do my first oil change.
x2, and having them do many more now that changes are 19.99, and I don't have to deal with hauling around jugs of used oil to recycle!

 

Hey Paralyzer, what brand is that filter wrench and where did you find it?

 

OMG if i ever find the guy that put mine on i will beat the hell out of him, i took mine off in parts.... and now im going to send them back to ford. I broke all 3 filter wernches i had.

 

and for the Mustang 4.6 as well...gotta love the Motorcraft FL820S filter. I usually just buy 3 or 4 of them and keep 'em handy with a few of those gallon jugs

good luck, I think that robot would kick your butt instead

It took me almost an hour, a screwdriver/hammer, vice grips, and a chain wrench