Recommended Roof Rack for 2011 Ford Flex with Sunroofs

Updated 07/11/2018 | Published 07/09/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1274)

$279.95

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof

(3342)

$129.99

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(8964)

$232.88

Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4

(145)

$39.99

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

(759)

$74.95

Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4

(224)

$264.95

Question:

I was told I could put an after market rooftop rack on my 2011 Flex since it has the sunroofs 4, and the roof is mostly glass. I saw that you have a video of installing a rack on the same model as mine. Have you seen/heard of any problems with this? Breaking glass, etc?

asked by: Carrie

Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Ford Flex, we have not had any problems with utilizing the aftermarket roof rack even with the multiple sunroofs. There is an element of securing your cargo and not overloading your rack, but when used as intended, you won't end up with broken glass or any other issue.

If you have the raised side rails, I recommend the following:
Thule WingBar Evo Bars # TH711400
Evo Rail Feet # TH710401
Lock cores # TH450400

If you have the bare roof without side rails, I recommend these components:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA150B-2
2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit # DK188
Metal lock core # RRVA-LEC4