[mlk1950]

Yesterday I changed oil in my daughters 2004 Taurus, with the 3.0 Vulcan. When I went to remove the oil filter, I put the wrench on it and found I didn't need it. The filter was not tight at all, I spun it off by hand. We've only had the car 2 mons. and the is the first oil change I,ve given her.
We have a 98 Sable with the 3.0 and never had a loose filter. Could it be that whoever changed oil didn't last didn't get it tight, or has there been issues with this in the past.
Someone else I read on another post, said they had this same thing happen to them. I used a Motorcraft filter this time, the filter that came off was not.

 

[shoz123]

You should always be able to remove the filter by hand.

 

[the_intimidator_02]

The filter as mentioned should be able to be removed by hand. It shouldn't be so loose that it would turn off with your finger tips.

 

[mlk1950]

Thank's guys, this one was too loose. Just must have been a bad oil change job. Scarey thing is, she drove it on the interstate a couple of times. I'm just glad I caught it in time.

 

[Hornswaggle]

snug 'em up by hand is tight enough