How to Add a Yakima Round Bar Roof Rack to a 2021 Ford Escape w/ Flush Roof Rails
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/18/2025
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I have a 2021 Ford Escape with roof rails. I have used the Yakima round bar roof racks on many cars, so I have the cross bars and many accessories for them. Are there mounting towers available for my Ford Escape such that I can continue to use my round bars? If not, which Yakima system would work best for my car? I would like the cross bars to be black to match my trim.
asked by: Dennis M
Expert Reply:
Hey Dennis! I checked with Yakima and there are towers and adapters to add a round bar roof rack to your 2021 Ford Escape with the flush rails.
You will need the following parts:
SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars item # Y64AR
SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y36AR
RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima SkyLine Towers - Qty 4 item # Y03536
Out of curiosity how long are your crossbars? 58" item # Y00409 is what's recommended.
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Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbar Rack
- Round Bars
- 58 Inch Bar
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Jerred H.
11/3/2025
Hey Dennis, how did the setup with the SightLine towers and round bar adapters work out on your Escape? Your feedback could really help others looking to reuse their Yakima round bars on newer vehicles.