Hi all,

I have a Ford Galaxy, registered in 2020 which I think makes it a Mark 3/Third Gen? I've noticed that I didn't get a spare tyre when I bought it, and I'm looking to buy a space saver spare as a backup. However, there is nothing in the User Manual about jacking points... I've read a bit on the internet about it but heard horror stories of sills bending?? I've had a look at my car and seen there are little arrows on the frame, close to front and rear tyres, which are what I think are likely to be jacking points, but unsure. Basically, I'm hoping someone on here can advise if those arrows are the jacking points, and therefore can I go ahead an buy a scissor jack that will do the job? The alternative is I have to keep using the tyre repair kit whenever I get a puncture which means buying a new tyre every time (instead of being able to repair it).

All advice gratefully received! TIA.

1 hour ago, FreeFORD said:

I'm hoping someone on here can advise if those arrows are the jacking points

Yes, but only for the Ford jack.

1 hour ago, FreeFORD said:

therefore can I go ahead an buy a scissor jack that will do the job?

Not with out using an adapter so that a regular scissor jack can rest on the pad and not crush the seam on the sill.

See examples below:

10 hours ago, unofix said:

Yes, but only for the Ford jack.

Not with out using an adapter so that a regular scissor jack can rest on the pad and not crush the seam on the sill.

See examples below:

Thanks for this unofix. When you say 'the Ford jack' - do you mean a specific Ford branded jack? Or will any scissor jack, in combination with the adaptor you mentioned, work? 

In terms of the adaptor - am I just looking for something with a groove in it, that the seam will fit into? Where's the best place to find something like that?

Thanks for your help!

I'll put my twopence worth in here. 

I don't know if your Galaxy is the same as the other Ford cars that I have owned, if so then the bit on the Jack that fits the Sill Jacking Point is stepped so that the inner part is higher than the outer. I presume this is because all or nearly all the weight is taken on the Inner Sill and none on the Seam.

I know that other people have made Adapters that are not stepped and presumably have used them successfully, that is not something that I would do, I would buy an original one from a Scrapyard.

This link for a genuine Jack illustrates what I mean   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394356912143?_skw=Genuine+Ford+Galaxy+lifting+jack&epid=9057928210&itmmeta=01JXVZFH2J9KE64MFNW

If you are looking for a spacesaver spare wheel and a jack, there is this listing on ebay (but I would double check with the seller that it does actually fit your car): 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162454779494

thanks for the info here.

I have an additional question about the jacking points.

I have a 2018 Galaxy 2 liter EcoBoost Petrol/gasoline.

where can I buy the car specific jack pad adapters, and can I use them with a normal trolley/floor jack?

If it's possible, where is a good spot to place jack stands while the car is jacked?

Thanks for any help.