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Floor Jack

CAUTION: DO NOT lift vehicle by placing jack under front or rear control arms, axle shafts or CV joints.
  1. Front of vehicle may be lifted by positioning a jack under center of front crossmember, lower control arm-to-spindle connection or side rail where stabilizer is connected. Rear end may be lifted by positioning floor jack under rocker flange at contact points used for vehicle jack or under differential housing.
  2. Ensure jack does not contact differential housing cover. Position jackstands under front lower control arms or rear axle housing between suspension arm brackets and differential housing. DO NOT place jackstands under suspension arm brackets. See Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3 or Fig 4 .
Fig 1: Locating Lifting Points (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car) Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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Fig 2: Locating Lifting Points (Cougar & Thunderbird) Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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Fig 3: Locating Lifting Points (Mark VIII) Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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Fig 4: Locating Lifting Points (Mustang) Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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