Recommended Bike Rack for 2016 Ford Escape Titanium Model

Published 07/07/2016

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Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms

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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike

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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device

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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes

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Question:

All the trunk bike racks listed are labeled : Excludes titanium. Can you please suggest one that I can get ?

asked by: Mary C

Expert Reply:

The reason there are no trunk mounted racks for the Titanium models of the 2016 Ford Escape is because they have a plastic fascia at the bottom of the rear hatch that prevents a trunk mounted bike rack from fitting. Your best option would then be to go with a hitch mounted option.

I really like the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT # TH92BJ. This platform style rack includes locks, and will allow easy access to the rear of the vehicle once the bikes are removed. Platform bike racks typically have a lower lift-up height, so loading bikes is easier. The rack can also be folded up against the rear of the vehicle for storage when the bikes are removed.

Another great bike rack that can hold more than just 2 bikes is the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This hanging bike rack will hold up to 4 bikes and can be upgraded to secure the bike rack to the hitch with # THSTL2 and the bikes to the rack with # e98891.

If any alternatively framed bikes, like many women's bikes, are being transported you will need the use of an adapter bar like # UB01.

If you don't already have a hitch you want to get the Draw Tite hitch # 75758.