In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Ford Ranger is fundamental. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Ford Ranger, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Ford Ranger?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally speaking most Ford Ranger 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 Ranger : 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 only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Ford Ranger : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Ford Ranger : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 simpler 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 Ranger?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Ford Ranger? It might seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Ford Ranger vehicles are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Ford Ranger 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 Ranger:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Ford Ranger. 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 position, 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 Ranger is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally 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 Ranger?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Ford Ranger. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Ford Ranger, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Ford Ranger, 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 generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Ford Ranger, 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 Ranger, do not hesitate to consult our Ford Ranger category.