The jack is behind the removable plastic panel in the cargo area on the drivers side
along with the lug wrench and the ( 2 ) extension rods for the jack are located just
behind the rear seat under the lift up floor panel ( what I do on my 1995 Ford Explorer
is go around to the passenger side and flip the back of the rear seat down to gain
easy access to the flip up panel and rods for the tire jack )
The tire jack is supposed to be under the carpeted lid in the floor of the cargo area along with a bag including the tools on a 2008 Ford Explorer
Behind a panel in the cargo compartment on the driver side.
In the Jack compartment on a 1996
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.
The tire jack should be in the cargo area , by the liftgate , behind the removable plastic panel on the drivers side
According to the 1997 Ford Aerostar Owner Guide : For the standard length version : The jack is on the drivers side , rear wheelhouse ------------------------------------------------------ For the extended length version : The jack is in the passenger side storage compartment ( in the cargo area )
On my 1995 Ford Explorer , I fold the right rear passenger seatback forward and lift a panel that is located just behind the backrest . The rod ( 2 sections ) for the jack and lowering the spare tire is held in place by clips , the lug nut wrench / jack handle is behind the plastic access panel in the drivers rear of the cargo area
under the car
very back driverside compartment where jack is located drive train computer is also located ther
a key...or the clicker? OR The code is on the door lock module that is located just ahead of the jack.
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
On a 1997 Ford Windstar : The jack is supposed to be in the cargo area , behind a removable panel on the passenger side