Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting Floor Jacking 2000 Contour SE V6

K, I know that there are posts about where to floor jack, but would like more opinions. Most say for the front using the subframe is good and then using jack stands. 1) The subframe is directly behind the radiator correct? It's the flat rectangular long metal that runs from side to side rounding off before the tire area correct? Just want to make sure before I jack it up. 2) Rear - Where is a good place to floor jack it from the back since there is a slot on the side for a jack but not a jack stand and vice versa? I see no sturdy point. Please be specific. Don't wish to ruin the skirt. Would like to take a look at my brakes and see if they need replacing. I appreciate it!

I have been using the front of the engine cradle on my 1999 SE for some time now for the front end, and setting the jack stands on the cradle by the control arms.
As far as the back,I have large 3 ton jacks, and I always have simply stuck it under the center of the rear where the control arms attach to the body {not 100% sure if that's the correct place, but I used to do that for my 1988 GLS tempo for 15 years I had it, worked fine for the Tempo and my Contour}
I have set the stands on the underbody hoist pad areas.
Just want to make sure on a good level surface. Last think you want is your contour making you into a pancake on the floor...

For safe jacking, try this.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/c2/6b/0900823d801bc26b.jsp