[EddieZ]

My Transit didnt come with a jack. And the original jacks is too expensive. Any recommendations 8 ton, 10 ton, or 12 ton? I need to fit on the stock bracket and high enough to lift the tires of the ground when changing flat on emergencies. Thanks

Obviously, there's no visible jack at location #1 , back in the right rear corner. Have you checked possible location #2 : under the front passenger seat?

 

[EddieZ]

In addition to lift height, here are two more things to consider, when selecting a non-Ford bottle jack. With greater capacity, you typically get a bigger lift point (good). But, with greater capacity, you also typically get shorter lift per stroke of the jack handle (kinda bad; less energy per stroke required, but, annoying doing a zillion strokes).

 

[EddieZ]

... I thought about just buying another OEM Jack since I know its fits, but if they are crap I don't want to go that route. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

I'd look for another stock one. They're not ALL bad. Mine is fine. Have used it each time I rotate my tires -- along with an over-large Harbor Freight 20-ton (I think -- so big because it has more reach, and a larger contact pad). Two jacks allow me to lift one side or one end at a time.

 

[EddieZ]

Since we are on the jacking/lifting/jack stands topic...

How to you put your transit on jack stands?

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That's a good question. I have not figured it out -- key problem being that there's no frame where one would traditionally slip in a jack stand.

I've been working with the 2 jacks only, when rotating tires. Yes, I know that's not great practice.

 

[EddieZ]

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PPS: The open diff in the rear of the Transit will allow the van to shift on the jack if the the van isn't level. If you've got to use the jack to lift a single rear tire, throw your E-brake on....ask me how I know. :|

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Good point. It's obviously even more critical when lifting both rear wheels at once, for side-to-side rotation. Wheel chocks are a must.