Comments on: Adding a factory roof rack to my Flex

By: teksavy

teksavy — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:18:37 +0000

In reply to Big Kahuna. Thanks for the detailed note. I hope this helps others.

By: Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:28:14 +0000

Just installed Ford’s black rails on my 2019 Flex (with Vista Roof) using your instructions here. One note from me…
The front retainers were “crimped” into the new drip rails and very difficult to remove until I inserted a small flat blade screw driver in under the crimps and pried them open. Then the retainers could be “slid” out.
Also, in retrospect, the racks were pre-attached to the new drip rails, and kinda heavy and unwielding, difficult to maneuver by yourself while trying to “slide” the drip rails onto the front retainer clips. If I did it again, I would temporarily prop up the rear ends of the new racks with a small sheet of cardboard (or something) while sliding onto the front retaining clips. Then remove the cardboard prop when dropping the rear rack down onto all the wet RTV around the bolt holes.

By: teksavy

teksavy — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:02:17 +0000

In reply to just Blume. I'm sorry, I don't know. You could take off your roof rails to see if your holes look like mine (2014). If so, you should be ok. But I don't have an older flex to check.

By: just Blume

just Blume — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:28:27 +0000

Same question… I have a 2009 limited and want to put factory rails on it for a basket….

By: David

David — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 01:16:50 +0000

I have a 2009 SEL with the vista roof. The luggage rack was NOT an option with a vista (glass) roof. Rumor was that the vehicle would be “top heavy” and increase roll over at high speeds. Sounds conservative and Im installing the luggage rails. Awesome post. similar question… has anyone installed 2014-2019 rails on a 2009-13 vehicle? Ford is claiming the later rails WILL NOT fit the earlier car. Not sure of the issue. If just color, then black is fine. Chrome ones may be more proper. Recap: 1) will 2014-2019 rails fit 2009-13 ?? 2) does the same assembly instruction work for the earlier one (avoiding the headliner drop).

By: teksavy

teksavy — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:38:49 +0000

In reply to Karl. I haven't heard of anyone doing that and I don't see how it could be done due to the molded plastic pieces. If you find a solution, please let me know.

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:17:36 +0000

has anyone tried to install the racks further forward?
The racks came installed on my Flex and due to kayak loading I want it farther forward so boat is not hanging out behind.

By: teksavy

teksavy — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:58:40 +0000

In reply to Mathieu Gauthier.

I don’t think the mounts are different, but I cannot say for sure since I don’t have a 2012 or older car. Do a search on http://www.fordflex.net forums, you might find your answer there.

By: Mathieu Gauthier

Mathieu Gauthier — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:12:13 +0000

Hello, according to Ford Canada Parts website (https://www.eastgatefordpartscanada.ca/oem-parts/ford-roof-rails-black-da8z7455100aa), the part number da8z7455100aa does not fit 2012 Ford Flex. Anyone have successfully installed this PN on a pre-2013 Flex?

Regards,

By: teksavy

teksavy — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:06:03 +0000

In reply to ed jones. The part number is DA8Z7455100AA Black roof rails (From the appearance package- same as the ones installed here.). As mentioned in the article. Moderation means that I have to approve your comment before it is posted. (Spam stuff).