In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Ford S-max 2 is necessary. In truth, 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 do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Ford S-max 2, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Ford S-max 2?

So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally speaking most Ford S-max 2 will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Ford S-max 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Ford S-max 2 : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen above, 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 S-max 2 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 S-max 2?

We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Ford S-max 2? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Ford S-max 2 vehicles are supplied 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 S-max 2 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 motor vehicle, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Ford S-max 2:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Ford S-max 2. 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 traditional 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Ford S-max 2 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 S-max 2?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Ford S-max 2. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Ford S-max 2, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Ford S-max 2, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Ford S-max 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To get more tips on the Ford S-max 2, take a look at the Ford S-max 2 category.