In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Ford F 550 is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components 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 F 550, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Ford F 550?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although in general most Ford F 550 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Ford F 550 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Ford F 550 : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 F 550 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to utilise 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 F 550?

We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Ford F 550? It may seem basic, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Ford F 550 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 F 550 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Ford F 550:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Ford F 550. 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 F 550 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 F 550?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Ford F 550. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Ford F 550, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Ford F 550, 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 car, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Ford F 550, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Ford F 550, do not hesitate to consult our Ford F 550 category.