Just can't wait until my next oil change to remove my Mobil 1 filter and see how much trouble that will be------------it has no groves for a slip on end type wrench and there is no room for a strap wrench. If Mobil 1 is so good then why make it hard to uninstall. Mine is not on tight but now I wonder if it will come loose on its own.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SC, 5.4, 4X4, 355 LS, ORP, Black/Silver, class III, single CD, sliding glass, med. gray, keyless, elect. shift, engine date 8-18-99, Superchip. 2.02" corrected radiator-F75Z-8005-GA --- '93 Harley Fatboy Black & tons of chrome

 

You aren't kidding tfratzke!! Had to do the same thing, punch a screwdriver through it.
My wife wondered why I was under a brand new truck banging with a hammer? My next surprise was moving on to her brand new ALTIMA and guess what? I think FORD and NISSAN use the same gorrilla to put on oil filters!

 

Sounds like you got an old-style Mobil-1 filter. The new ones (Honda & Ford F150 at least) can be taken off w/ an oil-filter socket. I don't know why the old ones were smooth - I avoided them until I could use a socket on them.

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From factory:
2001 White 4x4 SuperCrew (Lariat), 5.4L, limited slip, skid plates, towing pkg, captains chairs, CD changer

Add-on's:
SuperChip; Black Westin Nerf Bars; Husky Mud Guards (F&R); Beige CatchAll's (F&R); Line-X bedliner; Eagle 1219-series 16x8 wheels w/ 285/75-16 BFG AT-KO rubber

Plans:
Intake; Exhaust; Shocks

 

Think I'll let the dealer do it the first time on my new Scab XLT Sport.

Had a VW GTi in '84, went to do the first oil change, and same thing. Drove a screwdriver through the VW factory filter, but the filter disintegrated as I tried to torque it off. Wound up flatbedding the car back to the dealer :-)

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'01 XLT SCab Flareside
5.4L 4x2 Sport

 

OMG...went to do the first oil change on my Screw this weekend, and i'm thinking Ford must have used an impact wrench to put on the oil filter! For the life of me i couldn't get it off until i took a screw driver and punched it through filter to get some torque. It took about 3/4 of a turn before it even began to be loose! I was exhausted after wrestling with that stupid thing. Good luck.
Tony

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'01 SCrew 4x4 XLT 5.4L

 

Wow did that sound familure. My first oil/filter change was a nightmare. My wife came out in the garage and woundered why I was m/fing the Windsor plant that assembled my engine..I too had to drive a screw driver in to get it to break loose. It took 4 full turns before it came off the seal...What bone heads in Windsor!

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ecm747x

2001 SUPER CREW XLT, BRIGHT RED
5.4L Triton, automatic 3.55 gears limited slip
tow package
16" tires
side steps
bed extender
ford/duraliner bed liner
60/40 seats
6cd changer
moonroof
sliding rear window

Soon to come Mods...

Adding. Just Ordered Borla cat back exhaust and Gibson headers. Getting Power pulleys and electric fan in next month. Front grill guard. With light kit


MODS....
1) Lund x-terminator bug shield
2) Super Chip>>>>Well Worth the Money
3) Airforce One F.I.P.K.

 

Been there, done that. Every oil change since has only taken one hand. Duh.

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Gen II,Amazon green (thats right!),medium parchment leather,5.4L,limited slip,skid plates,C3 tow package w/dealer replaced 1.47" YL3H-GA radiator,capt chairs,6CD,keyless entry,auto lights.
Mods: SuperChip, 3" cold airbox mod, K&N air filter, WMS velocity tube, Westin black step bars, foglight switch mod + 9005 bulbs, Catch-all mats, Husky mud flaps, Fumoto oil drain valve, decals peeled off.
Soon: Ravin Z-77 w/stock pipe or maybe catback, Line-X, tinted front windows, more later

 

What happens is the oil filter seal sticks to the block. When you are turning the oil filter to take it off the seal stays and the filter turns. the filter is turning around the seal groove in the filter . It is not so much that it is over tightened as it is the fact that the seal wasn't lubricated before it was put on. The dry seal almost glues itself to the block. Every first oil change we do is like that and I gotta tell you, that is a poor location for an oil filter on these newer F series, I have cursed Ford more than a few times! Be sure to lube the seal with clean oil or vaseline before you install it and the problem should be resolved. Yes some techs do overtighten the filter, I have cursed them out more than once also!
Dave

 

LMAO. My first filter change I had a neighbor and his wife run across the street. He thought the truck fell on me or something. Man was I embaressed. Same thing, MF this MF that. I could kick that filter installing Gorilla's a$$.

Since then, well I quit using Fram so I haven't crushed anymore, but the last change was removing a Motorcraft and I did it by hand. Not easy but I got it. This time it's a Mobil 1, and I have the filter wrench now just in case!

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2000 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks
• Mobil 1
• Xenon Super White Head and Driving Lights
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!

-->Follow Me...<--

 

Family Ride, I dunno if you could kick the gorilla's a$$ or not, he's obviously pretty strong to put the filters on like that. On the first change after I got my truck (it was used, but it was turned in on lease, so they had taken it back to the gorilla before selling it to me) I tried the screwdriver trick, and the screwdriver ended up slicing the filter in half, because the filter broke all the way apart before it broke the seal on the engine block. I ended up with one of the really old chain-style strap wrenches to get it off, and it took me and three of my close, personal friends (at least now they are, after we had to roll around on the ground trying to get 6 hands on one strap wrench). By the way, if you use this method, set your parking brake, I'll say no more about that, but trust me. Good luck y'all!

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1997 F150 Lariat Three Door Extended Cab Flareside 4x4, Two tone Pacific Green w/ Harvest Gold, Tan Leather Interior, Ford Premium Sound w/ CD Changer, Lund Solar Visor, Leather Tonneau Bedcover, K&N Air Filter, VentVisors
Wish List: Lund Racer Back Cab Spolier, Lund Shadow Winshield Wiper Cover, Lund Steps, RhinoLiner Spray-In Bedliner, Vortech Super Charger, Brush Guard, Hidden Winch, Lighted Ford Logo, I'll list more when I think of it...

 

did my first oil change this weekend. i spent most of the time trying to get the damn filter off. luckily i had on of those socket contraptions that fit over the filter and i had a 3/8" inch socket. the contraption kept slipping off. so i had to wrap some sandpaper around the filter to get a good grip. i finally had to cut a hollow pipe to get good leverage on the filter and had to get some gloves so i wouldn't scrape my knuckles. i think they put the filter on without greasing the gasket from the factory.
i think they do it on purpose to prevent it from leaking from the factory.

 

thanks guys you have convienced me to have my filter changed by someone else the first time.

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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE
MODS:
AIRAID FIPK
SUPERCHIP(FLIP CHIP)
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU

being installed as of 5/22/01
GIBSON CAT BACK
GIBSON HEADER
REFLEXX COBRA HOOD
STREET SCENE GRILL
HOLLEY THUNDER SUPERCHARGE
PILLER GAUGES

 

I agree with you guys--these filters are on way too tight!!!

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99 F150, 4x4, SC, ORP, 3.55, 4.6l, auto

 

Ditto on the gorilla tightening the filter. I tried all 4 wrenches I own and the claw type I have worked perfect. I thought our Windstar made a mess, now it looks like the F-150 is worse.

 

You name it and I have it, when it come to oil filter wrenches, but I purchased the (2) belt (adjustable) wrenches made by Sears and I'll tell you they'll turn just about anything loose.
Example, had a 2.5 steel pipe with a elbow on it and it was on there tighter then the hubs of he**. I first tried this Sears rubber belt wrench and it loosen it up, it took some power,but it worked.
They advertise them on TV and have them at the stores, good tool to keep around.
Also, I'd like to get my hands on the idiots that put these oil filters on too..........


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DOGCAM
dogcam@f150guy.com
01 F-150 SC Lariat
Flareside 4X2,5.4,3:73
LS, SnugLid,Dynomax
Exhaust,Kenwood Amps,
Speakers,JL 10" Sub