Where to Place the Jack on a Ford Escort?
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The jack on a Ford Escort should be placed on the inner side of the side skirts, approximately 20 cm behind the front wheels or 20 cm in front of the rear wheels. There are two common types of vehicle jacks: the rack-and-pinion jack and the screw jack. Rack-and-Pinion Jack: This is the most common type of vehicle jack. It consists of three parts: a rack, a pinion, and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism turns the rack, lifting the jack's support point to raise the vehicle. It is compact and easy to store. Screw Jack: The screw jack relies on its threaded structure for self-locking to support the vehicle, and it can bear much heavier loads than the rack-and-pinion jack. However, this type of jack lifts the vehicle more slowly but lowers it quickly, so safety precautions must be taken during use.
I've been driving the Ford Escort for several years, and the positioning of the jack is crucial—don't get it wrong. That time I had a flat tire at night, I tried jacking it up blindly and almost had an accident. The correct position is underneath the car, near the front wheels, where there's a marked indentation, usually a black or metallic-colored hard area; there are similar points near the rear wheels. If you can't find it, don't panic—get down and look along the edge of the chassis. These points are designed to be sturdy, and jacking there won't cause the car to tilt. For safety, always park on level ground and engage the handbrake before lifting the jack slowly. During regular maintenance, check these points to ensure they're not clogged with mud. Developing good habits can save on repair costs and ensure safe travels for the whole family.
