BondMan007 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 There is an older thread about this but it doesn't address my question. Because of the lack of a real spare tire in the new 2013 FFH, I went to my local tire shop and ordered a rim and tire for $100. Then I picked up a jack and lug wrench from Walmart for about $30. All of this fits nicely on top of the battery pack. While I lose even more of the already limited trunk space, I don't mind since my fusion is primarily a commuter car and I would MUCH rather have a real spare than rely on fix-a-flat technology especially since I regularily drive rural out of cell coverage roads to get to work. My final question on this topic is: Where do you jack up the car? I can't find anything about this in the manual. Short of calling Ford Service or my tire shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Here's what you want: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6163-spare-tire-for-fusion-hybrid/?p=46273 1 BondMan007 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondMan007 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Here's what you want: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6163-spare-tire-for-fusion-hybrid/?p=46273 Thanks neod192! Ok last question. The jack I purchased does NOT have a slot in it to lift the car--it is just a large sloped inward from both sides flat head. Must I used a jack with the slot in it? Will I damage the car if I don't? Scissor Jack: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jacks-1.5-Ton-Scissor-Jack/14560046?findingMethod=rrLug Wrench: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jacks-Extendable-Lug-Wrench/14560053?findingMethod=rr I've used this type of jack before on my old car and the flange just bent flat over time. I just wasn't sure if this would cause unncessary damage or risk injury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted March 26, 2013 It's not quite as secure as the OEM style slotted one but as long as you're careful and the car is on solid ground and basically level it should work fine.The slotted ones actually slide on to the vertical flat plate on the frame making a secure connection, yours will self center in the 'V'.Lug wrench has the right size socket as well (19mm or 3/4").We gotta remember this will be rarely used (hopefully). The Ford Freestar has the correct Jack too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smr2112 Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Can somebody confirm that there is indeed a arrow and re-enforced jacking point/plate on the 2013 FFH? And then let us know if you've actually tried the jack. No reason why it shouldn't be and all this should work, but can't help but think there is one missing piece about this car and using theFrankenstein spare + jack + lug wrench that hasn't been considered (ie, does Ford know somethingthat we all don't?). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Can somebody confirm that there is indeed a arrow and re-enforced jacking point/plate on the 2013 FFH? And then let us know if you've actually tried the jack. No reason why it shouldn't be and all this should work, but can't help but think there is one missing piece about this car and using theFrankenstein spare + jack + lug wrench that hasn't been considered (ie, does Ford know somethingthat we all don't?).Did you see the pics that GrySql posted and I linked in the 2nd post? It shows the arrow on his FFH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
