Mad C max Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG ROCCO Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 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 Edited June 2, 2017 by BIG ROCCO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad C max Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obob Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 https://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_1484w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2017/06/27/Editorial-Opinion/Images/AFP_PQ9ES-2157.jpg?uuid=yxpBWFtzEeefxsfvS8WNEw An auto worker assembles a Focus at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant. (Mira Oberman/Agence France-Presse Getty Images) djc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacienega Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just in case someone still needs to know where the jack points are on the cmax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty G Posted Monday at 01:35 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:35 PM I have a 2014 C-Max Energi. I wanted to switch my back tires with each other. I tried to use the place where the 2 thick metal sheets come together below, but they bent right over when I put any pressure on them. I also see quite a bit of rust underneath, so that is probably why. Anyway, I finally took 2 hydraulic jacks and put a board in between and got right under the back axle, between the wheels, and lifted it up that way. Worked really well. Both wheels were slightly off the ground and i could easily switch them. Marty from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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