How to safely jack your 2015 – 2020 Ford F-150

Chapter 1:

Intro

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In this video, we’ll show you how to safely lift the front and back of your Ford F-150 using standard lifting tools.

Chapter 2:

Necessary tools

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You will simply need:
– a jack
– a pair of jack stands
and a rubber pad that protects your vehicle from friction with the jack.

Chapter 3:

Tips

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Your Ford F-150 must be on level, smooth ground. You must be on ground where your truck will be balanced, where the jack stands cannot slip and especially where your jack can accompany the movement of the car at the same time as it lifts it.

Chapter 3:

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First of all, if the operation requires removing the wheels, start by loosening the wheel nuts before lifting the vehicle.

Chapter 4:

Front lifting

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For front lifting, insert the jack under the vehicle at door level and rest on the frame rail, which is a solid base for lifting then securing your vehicle in complete safety.

Chapter 4:

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Place the jack stand under the under the front support point, then slowly lower your vehicle until it is stable on the jack stand.

Chapter 4:

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You can now remove the wheel if needed. For safety, slip it under the vehicle, as additional protection. If you need to lift both sides of your F-150, repeat the steps for the other side.

Chapter 5:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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To put the vehicle back on the ground, start by putting the wheel back on the wheel hub if necessary, and retighten the nuts until they make contact.

Chapter 5:

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Reposition the jack, and lift your F-150, until you can remove the jack stand.

Chapter 5:

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Then gently lower your vehicle to the ground.

Chapter 5:

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Finalize the tightening of the wheel if necessary.

Chapter 6:

Rear lifting

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For rear lifting of your Ford F-150, you can place the jack at the central support of the leaf springs.

Chapter 6:

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You can place the jack stand under the rear axle. Then slowly lower your vehicle until it is stable on the jack stand.

Chapter 7:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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To lower the back of your vehicle to the ground, reposition the jack, and raise your F-150, until you can remove the jack stand.

Chapter 7:

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Then gently lower your vehicle to the ground. You can now safely perform many of the operations on your F-150.

Chapter 7:

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Operation complete.