Lifting Points
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
CAUTION:
Damage to the suspension, exhaust or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Position the hoist adapters to avoid contact with the fuel tank.
The following offers general guidelines for vehicle lifting. Additionally, hoist manufacturers offer their own operating precautions. Be sure to read and understand operating instructions for the lifting equipment before use.
Position the hoist directly under the frame rails.