It should be the same as my 1995 Ford Explorer , there is a " hook " on the
front of both lower control arms
Using the factory jack : On the front there is a hook on the front of the lower control arms On the back place the jack under the axle tube below the leaf spring
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : On the front of the lower control arms you will see a hook ( or bar ) The factory jack is put there to change a front tire
On a 1999 Ford Explorer ( using the factory jack ) Front tire ( there are " hooks " on the front of the lower control arms ) Rear tire ( under the axle tube , below the leaf spring )
On a 2000 Ford Explorer : Using the factory jack : Front tire ( there are hooks / bars on the fronts of the lower control arms ) Rear tire ( under the axle tube below the leaf spring )
where ever you think
I goes under the passenger side back seat.
Humming noise on the front passenger side of a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT may be due to a bad tire. Try to jack up the tire and spin it by hand to see if the noise is there.
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : On the lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle you will see what looks like a hook ( or bar ) on the front side of the lower control arms The factory jack is placed there in order to change a front tire
The jack that came with the Explorer is placed under the rear axle " tube " between the bolts for the bracket on the rear leaf spring ( according to the picture in the Owner Guide )
under the car
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : The vehicle jack is supposed to be behind the removable plastic panel , on the drivers side of the cargo area , near the liftgate
In your jack storage compartment - driver's side rear - at the front of the compartment