In this post, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Ford B-max is important. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Ford B-max, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Ford B-max?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally most Ford B-max will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Ford B-max : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Ford B-max : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Ford B-max : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Ford B-max?

We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Ford B-max? It may seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Ford B-max vehicles are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Ford B-max or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Ford B-max:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Ford B-max. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less common location, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Ford B-max is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Ford B-max?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Ford B-max. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Ford B-max, the process remains the same. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Ford B-max, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Ford B-max, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more guides on the Ford B-max, go to our Ford B-max category.