Section 00-02: Lifting, Jacking and Spare Tire Stowage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
HOISTING AND JACKING

Jack, Floor

 WARNING: TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT PUT ANY PORTION OF YOUR BODY UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON THE JACK. THE JACK IS PROVIDED FOR EMERGENCY WHEEL AND TIRE CHANGING ONLY.

 WARNING: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, SUCH AS WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE WHEELS STILL ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.

 CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with an under-chassis mounted spare tire, remove the tire, wheel or tire carrier from the vehicle before it is placed in a high lift position in order to avoid sudden weight release from the chassis.

 CAUTION: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. Leaks or damage to the rear axle cover and adjoining differential housing surface may occur if a floor jack or any lifting device is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.





When lifting a vehicle with the vehicle jack or any floor jack, block the diagonally opposite wheel to prevent vehicle from moving.

To raise heavy vehicles with floor jacks, follow the jack manufacturer's recommendations for placement of jack. Do not exceed the rated lift capacity of any jack.

 

Jack, Floor, Front Axle

 WARNING: ON F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE IS ON THE TRANSMISSION. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE PREVENTED FROM MOVING WHEN A REAR WHEEL IS LIFTED, EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. BE SURE TO BLOCK BOTH DIRECTIONS OF THE WHEEL THAT IS DIAGONALLY OPPOSITE TO THE WHEEL THAT IS BEING LIFTED.

Primary Jacking Point, F-150 (4x2)

To raise front wheel, place jack in position from side of vehicle under axle between ball joint and radius arm attaching bolt (just inboard of tire). If vehicle loading will not permit this location, use alternate jacking point.



Alternate Jacking Point, F-150 (4x2)





Primary Jacking Point, F-250, F-350 (4x2)

To raise front wheels, position jack under front center of axle and slide jack outboard toward wheel to be lifted.



Alternate Jacking Point, F-250, F-350 (4x2)





 

Jack, Floor, F-150, F-250 (4x4 Only) and Bronco

To raise front wheel, place jack in position from front of vehicle under axle.



 

Jack, Floor, F-350 (4x4 Only)

To raise front wheel, place jack in position from front of vehicle under axle.



Front Axle Jacking Point, F-Super Duty

To raise front wheels, position jack under bracket, in front of axle.



Rear Axle Jacking Point, All Except F-Super Duty





Rear Axle Jacking Point, F-Super Duty

To raise rear wheels, position jack under axle, against inside edge of spring bracket.