Ford Explorer Rack Installation Photos

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Water Sport Racks See all Water Sport Racks

Watersport Racks are the easiest (and safest) way to carry your Kayak or Canoe on your Ford Explorer. There are a large variety of different styles and methods for carrying your boats. Take a look at the selection of Kayak Racks below to find the perfect carrier for you and your car.

2016 Ford Explorer with a Thule Evo flush rail system and Compass kayak rack.
A Thule Hullavator Kayak Rack on a Thule Raised Rail crossbar system on top of a 2020 Ford Explorer
Yakima roof rack and Yakima Jaylow on 2018 Ford Explorer
Check out this 2019 Ford Explorer 4dr and its new hullavator setup!
Ford Explorer Water Sport Racks installation
Ford Explorer Water Sport Racks installation
Ford Explorer Water Sport Racks installation
Ford Explorer Water Sport Racks installation

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2017 Ford Explorer 4dr with Thule Wingbar Evo's installed replacing the factory cross bars to gain additional height and allow for the installation of the Hullavator! Ready to grab the Kayak and head to the lake!
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr using a Yakima Skyline base roof rack system with two pairs of Thule Hullavators all set up for easy kayak loading & unloading.
2019 Ford Explorer 4dr with fixed point Thule 3151 fit kit, Thule Wingbar Evo 135 cm, and Thule Hullavator.
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr with a Thule system consisting of: 150cm Evo Wingbars, Evo raised rail, and 2 Thule Hull-a-Port Aero Kayak Racks
Getting a kayak up onto the roof of SUV's is not an easy feat, that is unless you have the Thule Hullavator. The Thule Hullavator is the perfect solution for those who have troubles loading up their kayak on their own. The customer of this 2017 Ford Explorer was having those issues until they c
Getting a kayak up onto the roof of SUV's is not an easy feat, that is unless you have the Thule Hullavator. The Thule Hullavator is the perfect solution for those who have troubles loading up their kayak on their own. The customer of this 2017 Ford Explorer was having those issues until they c

Other Products See all Other Products

Locks, child carriers, travel bags, and more!

Installed a 2in Curt hitch (13381) onto a Volkswagen Tiguan.
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation

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A class 3 Hitch installed on the 2022 Ford Explorer
put these sweet running boards on this nice ford explorer
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation

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Ford explorer with a curt hitch and Kuat NV bike rack
Aries black steel grille guard (#3059) installed on a 2007 Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer Other Products installation
Ford Explorer Other Products installation

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2022 Ford Escape with Curt 2in. hitch.
2022 Ford Explorer with 2 inch class 3 trailer hitch
2" receiver Hitch on the new Ford Explorer fitting around the double exhaust. Ready for a bike rack!
2015 Ford Explorer with a 2 inch class 3 trailer hitch installed.
2017 Ford Explorer with a class 3 Curt hitch and a trailer wiring kit.

Cargo & Luggage Racks See all Cargo & Luggage Racks

Cargo Boxes and Luggage Racks let you bring everything with you. The first choice you need to make is if you want a cargo box, cargo bag, or cargo basket. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages, but in as few words as possible: cargo boxes are best for skis & boards, and anything you need to keep dry. Cargo baskets are ideal for offroad vehicles, and cargo bags give you the capacity, without breaking the bank.

A Thule Motion XL cargo box on a Thule EVO Flush crossbar system on the roof of a 2016 Ford Explorer
A Thule roof rack and cargo box on a 2016 Ford Explorer.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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Make a sweet ESCAPE with this EXPLORER style setup. FOCUS on adventure and fun and listen to the park RANGER. Its a FIESTA for any EXPEDITION youll have the EDGE over all your friends. Take your EXCURSION anywhere you desire.
2022 Ford Explorer with a Thule edge roof rack and a Thule Motion XT XL cargo box
A Thule Motion XL special edition Cargo box on a Thule Wingbar crossbar system on top of a 2021 Ford Explorer
2017 Ford Explorer with a Thule 460R Rapid Podium roof rack system.
2020 Ford Explorer W/Thule Force XT XL Cargo Box
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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Yakima Landing Pad 19,Yakima Skyline Towers,Yakima 50 Inch Jetstream,,Yakima Offgrid Medium with Extension on Ford Explorer
Thule Motion XT XXL Black Cargo Box 2017 Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2022 Ford Explorer adding space for stuff to make more room in the Explorer. Added Thule Evo Raised Rail roof system and a Motion Xl Cargo Box
A Beautiful 2022 Ford Explorer ST equipped with the Thule Motion XT XXL Cargo Box.
2020 Ford Explorer outfitted with the Thule 450R, Evo Wingbar 60' (Black), and the Thule Motion XT XXL. Rack Ready!
2017 Ford Explorer with Thule Wingbar Evo Crossbar system With Thule 460R Rapid Podium Fixpoint Foot towers with a Thule Motion XT XL black Cargo Box mounted
2017 Ford Explorer outfitted with the Thule wingbar evo rack system and Thule XT XL motion cargo box.
2019 Ford Explorer with Thule Wingbar
A Ford Explorer topped with a Thule Force XT XL on Ford factory crossbars
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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A 2020 Ford Explorer featuring a Thule Motion XT XXL
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2021 Ford Explorer outfitted with the Thule Evo Raised Rail system to go along with the Evo Wingbars 60" (B) and the Thule Motion XT XXL.
Yakima Skybox 16 on a 2005 ford explorer
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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We installed the Thule evo raised rail wingbars and motion xxl cargo box on this 2021 Ford Explorer.
2022 Ford Explorer Equipped with a Thule rack and a Thule Alpine.
2022 Ford Explorer 4dr Thule raised rail with wing bar eco 150cm. Thule motion xt xxl titan cargo box.
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr outfitted with Yakima Landing Pad 19's, SkyLine Towers, 50" CoreBars, and a Thule Motion XT Alpine Cargo Box
Here we have a Ford Explorer with a swinging basket rack from Yakima.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2022 Ford Explorer 4dr with a Thule Rapid crossroad and a Thule Motion XXL.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2020 Ford Explorer fitted with Thule 450r towers and Thule Wingbar Evo. A Thule Motion XXL Cargo box is mounted on top.
2018 Ford Explorer 4dr outfitted with the Thule rack system to go along with the Thule Motion XT XL; the customer also got the Thule TopRide, but will be using it at a later time.
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr with the thule motion L
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2014 Ford Explorer 4dr with Thule Wingbar Evo 150 and Motion XT XL black.
Thule Evo Raised Rail System with a Motion XT XL Black on a 2014 Ford Explorer.
2021 Ford Explorer 4dr with Yakima Timberline system and Thule Force XT XL
2021 Ford Explorer 4dr with the Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket on top of the Factory Crossbars.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2018 Ford Explorer 4dr with a Thule Motion XT XL Titan on silver Wingbars
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr with Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2017 Ford Explorer 4dr w/ Thule Wingbar Evo 135 cm (53 in.) Black (Pair) and Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket
Yakima SkyBox and Timberline roof rack system installed on a 2022 Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer 4dr equipped with Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform 52101f (60" x 54") on Rhino Rack SX100 towers.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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2021 Ford Explorer 4dr with 450R Rapid Crossroad towers and Thule Wingbar 150 in Black and a Black Thule Motion XL cargo box!!
2018 Ford Explorer. Thule 450r tower with Motion XL.
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr with the Thule Aeroblade Edge crossbars in black and a Thule Force XT XL Cargo Box
2021 Ford Explorer 4dr paired with the Thule 450R base rack and topped with a Thule Motion Alpine
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr with Thule 460R Podium Tower, the Thule Evo Wingbars in black with a Thule Motion XT L cargo box in black. On the back a Thule Apex XT 4 bike carrier
2021 Ford Explorer 4dr Thule 450R Wingbar Evo 150 Motion XT XL
2018 Ford Explorer with a Thule Flush rail roof rack system and a Thule Vector cargo box.
EXO SwingBase + EXO TopShelf with a EXO DoubleUp for 2 bikes and a EXO GearLocker for extra storage. Ford Explorer 2021
Thule roof rack and Yakima cargo box on a 2014 Ford Explorer 4dr
2020 Ford Explorer 4dr got Thule crossbars and motion XXL cargo box.
Thule would be proud of the way this turned out. A all around Thule kit, with 450R Crossroad Towers, 60" Wing bars in black, and the highly anticipated Thule Vector Alpine cargo box.
We installed this cargo box on a 2018 Ford Explorer for a customers upcoming trip to South Carolina.
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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Thule Motion XT Alpine White, Thule Aeroblade Edge Flush Mount roof rack system (including roof rack locks) using Thule fit kit 3151 installed on Ford Explorer 4dr 2019 factory rail.
Ford Explorer 2017 with Thule Hyper XL Cargo Box
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation
Ford Explorer Cargo & Luggage Racks installation

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Ford Explorer 2015 with Thule 450R Rapid Crossbars & Thule Pulltop Ski/Snowboard Carrier <- (Replaced by Thule Snowpack Extender Ski/Snowboard Carrier)
This is a custom 2001 Ford Explorer 4dr cargo basket roof rack system.
This is a custom 2004 Ford Explorer 4dr cargo box/cargo carrier hitch & roof rack system.

Ski & Snowboard Racks See all Ski & Snowboard Racks

Ski and Snowboard racks are the winter companion you need. Getting yourself to and from the mountain is your job; getting your skis and snowboards there easily and safely is ours. Our selection of ski racks lead the way in both safety and ski and snowboard protection for above or behind your Ford Explorer. Choose a category below and find the best wintersport rack for your Ford Explorer.

2023 Ford Explorer with Thule crossbars and a Kuat Grip 6!
This beautiful 2020 Ford Explorer got a Kuat Grip 6 in Matte Black for their factory rack.
Ford Explorer Ski & Snowboard Racks installation
Ford Explorer Ski & Snowboard Racks installation

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2022 Ford Explorer with Thule Raised Rail system and Thule Snowpack Extender

Kayak Racks See all Kayak Racks

Kayak Racks provide a way to transport your kayak(s) from storage to the shore. We carry a full range of Kayak Racks for all of your needs. No matter if you have just one boat, or a bunch, or if you need help loading your kayak on your roof alone, we have the Kayak Rack solution for you.

This is a custom 1993 Ford Explorer 2dr kayak roof rack system.

Bike Racks See all Bike Racks

Bike Racks provide a means of carrying a bike on your Ford Explorers roof, trunk, spare tire, pick-up bed, or hitch. Our bike racks are secure, affordable, and versatile, guaranteed to get you and your bikes to the head of the trail.

Installed bike rack on hitch on for explorer
2020 Ford Explorer we added a Thule WingBar and Evo RaisedRail foot pack. They are now ready to hold the customers Thule Motion XXL box.
Installed an awesome Kuat Piston on this Ford Explorer.
A hitch and Thule bike rack on a Ford Explorer
2019 Ford Explorer 4dr, Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2 inch grey metallic orange
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation

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Ford Explorer 2017 with the Thule T2 Pro XT 2 Bike 2 inch Platform Bike Rack in black
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation
Ford Explorer Bike Racks installation

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Base Roof Rack Systems See all Base Roof Rack Systems

Base Rack Systems are the foundation to a dependable roof rack. All of the Base Roof Rack Systems brands we sell are dependable multi-purpose load carriers that allow you to mount bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes, cargo, and more to your roof

2016 Ford Explorer with Yakima Skyline Roof Rack
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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2016 Ford Explorer with Yakima Skyline Roof Rack and Thule Snowpack large
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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2023 Ford Explorer with a Thule Raised Rail Roof Rack System
2017 Ford Explorer with Yakima skyline roof rack with hd bars. We installed the Yakima major shady as well
2017 Ford Explorer with a Yakima roof rack with a Yakima offgrid and Yakima majorshady
2022 Ford Explorer with a Thule Motion XT XL Cargo Box - Special Edition and a Yakima TimerLine Roof Rack System
2007 Ford Explorer with Yakima timberine and 60 in jetstream and ikamper Skycamp 3.0 mini -Rocky black
Yakima Base Rack on a 2019 Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer ST was outfitted with Thule Evo Raised Rail system to go along with the customer's existing Thule 898 Hullavator Pro.
Put an awesome Thule crossbar setup and Haulavator on this 2013 Ford Explorer.
2023 Ford Explorer with Thule locking Wingbar in black
Thule Wingbar Evo base system on a 2013 Ford Explorer with raised rails.
Put an awesome Thule crossbar system and cargo box on this 2020 Ford Explorer.
2022 Ford Explorer with a Yakima Timberline and Black Jetstream Bars
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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2023 Ford Explorer with Thule WingBar Edge Rack System with Yakima Cargo box mounted
2022 Ford Explorer Thule Wingbar Evo 150 cm (60 in.) Black (Pair) Thule Evo Raised Rail 710405 (Set of 4) Thule SnowPack 6 Ski & Snowboard Rack - Black Thule 544 4-pack Lock Cores
thule motion xt xl and rack install on ford explorer
2021 Ford Explorer with Thule Raised rail system and Thule Cargo box
2020 Ford Explorer paired with the Thule Evo raised rail towers, Thule 60” Evo wing bars in black, and topped off with a Thule boxster.
2008 Ford Explorer - Thule Track Installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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Thule Raised Rail Roof Rack system and a Motion xt XL cargo box on a 2017 ford explorer
Thule evo raised rails with a Thule square bar 150 on a 2015 Ford Explorer 4dr.
2022 Ford Explorer 4dr with a 54” custom track and a black 53” Thule wingbar roof rack.
Yakima Skyline Complete Roof Rack System for 2018 Ford Explorer 4dr
Installed a set of Timberline towers with a Jetstream bar and a Megawarrior basket on this 2020 Ford Explorer 4dr
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr with Yakima Timberline system and Heavy Duty bars
2022 Ford Explorer 4dr with Yakima Timberline Complete Roof Rack System
2022 Ford Explorer 4dr with a Thule wingbar in black, paired with a Thule Force XT XXL.
Thule base rack with square bar 118 and 460r foot, installed on a 2018 Ford Explorer with customer’s Yakima Skybox.
Custom track on a 2021 Ford Explorer with a Yakima Skyline roof rack system with two Yakima Jaylows
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr base Thule rack system.
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr - Thule 460R Podium Fixed Point
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr, Yakima Timberline towers, 60 inch Yakima Jetstream crossbars.
2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with a custom track installation with Yakima Skyline Towers.
This is a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform installed onto the factory flush side railing using their RCP-45 flush rail fittings and RCL4 low profile tower. The platform itself measures 60" x 54". The light bar used here is a Rigid Radiance series 50" light bar with blue back light. RHI
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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This 2016 Ford Explorer has been outfitted with a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform with removable siderails
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation
Ford Explorer Base Roof Rack Systems installation

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