Got a question: I've purchased 4 new Explorers (2 in 2002, and 2 in 2005)
and each time getting the factory oil filter off has been a fight. I have a
oil ratchet(?) tool that fits the FL-820S perfectly, but slips on the
factory installed filters. The factory installed oil filters also have no
markings upon removal...which usually takes about a half hour and many
chewed up knuckles.

Has anyone else had this experience with the factory filters?

Al S.
Poughkeepsie, NY