Help!!! Oil drain plug stuck!!!

[austinnelson117]

First off It's a 2002 F150. I attempted to change my oil today (I'm no novice I've done it a billion times) and when I was tightening the plug back I must have cross threaded it because it would not tighten. Then I tried to back it out and it wouldnt go that way either. It just spins both directions. I tried using a flathead screwdriver to pry it while loosening and it didnt work. Are there any other solutions to this problem without dropping the pan? i really dont want to have to raise up the engine. PLEASE HELP!!!

 

[crunchie_frog]

Have you tried channel locks or pliers and pulling while turning so maybe you catch a thead?

 

[austinnelson117]

just tried it. no go

 

[99SportX]

That is weird. If it is stripped you should be able to get it back out by pulling and turning as others have said.

All I can say is that hopefully you have the SOHC engine! Then you would only have to replace the lower steel pan.