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i use the "arrows" area in the front, then some small HF jackstands.  Once both front wheels are off the ground, I use the floorjack somewhere under each lower control arm in the rear, one at a time.

Curious why you're not using the rear jacking points? the middle of the rear crossbar looks sturdy, but I'd like some reassurance. I think Ill go get some ramps and small jack stands. My 3500 lb stands are too tall.

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I'm not certain where I jack from - I thought it was the lower control arm - maybe not.  My preference is to jack far away from externally visible painted surfaces.  The jackstands I use on the front are something similar to this - only ~ 1 foot high minimum height and the saddle is nice and small to fit in where it needs to go and base is not so large as to get in the way:

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/jack-stands/3-ton-steel-jack-stands-61196.html

 

Oh - here's a picture!

 

https://shop.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_26554.jpg

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I have those jack stands. I'm worried I have to jack the one side up too high to get them under, 11-3/4 inches. Too much stress on opposite side of vehicle. Still, why did Ford not put in a center jacking point? Need whole front or rear end up. Ford wants us to take the car in to dealer for the simplest service. All manufacturers do anymore. This is what my dad always complained about Japanese cars in the '70,s. Cant get in there to work on anything

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