How To: 2011 - 2017 Explorer OEM Roof Rack CROSS Bars Instalation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2017
- DIY on instalation of OEM roof rack cross bars on Ford Explorer.
Only tool required is a screw driver.
Install time 10-15 min.
2012 - 2015 New OEM cost $84
BB5Z-7855100-AA
2016 - 2018 New OEM cost $90
GB5Z-7855100-AB
Thank you very much my dad and I couldnt figure it out
Its more complex then it should be.
I like your instruction and your humor. Thanks.
Great video! I have a 2018 Explorer XLT. So now I have an idea of what I'm getting into when I install them.
Thanks very much. This was a good video and good explanation for installing on my 2015 Explorer Sport. Fits perfectly.
Great video, helped me a lot - thank you.
Worth noting, if you have a moon/sun roof, according to Ford, the load capacity of the roof rails is significantly reduced. IIRC, down from 150lbs to something like 75lbs.
I have climed on top of roof rails ..... could handle 140lb.
This was very helpful! I have a 2006 Explorer and added the bars successfully using your directions. One thing that I had to do was use needle nose pliers to lift the yellow "tree" in order to put the caps back on for the final step. Thanks!
2016 and up Explorer uses very similar roof cross bars, but you do not have to slide them in from the back.
They are much easier to attach, simply place them between roof side rails and screw cross bars in with provided 8 bolts (2 per each side).
Just so everyone knows, this is NOT the same type of side rails on the 2016 Ford Explorer. Ford designed a completely different style of side rail (no open gaps at the bottom of the side rails).
Mark Forster 2016 and up uses very similar roof cross bars, but you do not have to slide them in from the back.
They are much easier to attach, simply place them between roof racks (side rails) and screw them in with provided 8 bolts (2 per each side).
Mark, You're correct. Will be putting OEM cross bars on tomorrow. Wish there was a gap on the side rails for more tie down options on my kayak!
thanks for the video B Genesis! I also bought factory direct. I'm curious to find out if rail spread is adjustable when loaded with an empty roof cargo box.
makadocious13
Roof rails are adjustable - you can slide cross bars on the main side chanels.
Thanks for posting. I will be adding one myself. I suspected it wasn't very hard. I'm glad I didn't just pay the dealership to install it. DO you know the load capacity? Do you think I can install 4 instead of 2? I just want to be able to spread the load. Last year, I carried about 300 pounds (on my previous Explorer). Now, after reading, I'm shocked my roof rack didn't snap.
Rafael S
You can put in more cross bars if you want, it only would help with something that flexes - prevent item from bowing in the midle.
Complete roof rack / side rails are rated to carry 100 lb total. I would not be comfortable exceeding 200lbs load on the roof highway speed. (Loads are very underated in US)
Looks like your old explorer had same rating.
Side rails are stronger then cross bars. Cross bars will take about 100 lb load each (just puting wait on them). People carried loads close to 500 lb - evenly sped out, like plywood. So to carry something that is only on cross bars - more cross bars would make sense.
Did you have to tighten the adjustable screws? I noticed if you pick up on the crossbars on the one side they will shift.
No you should not need to tighten small screws that hold cross bar to the plastic brakets (unless you see that screws in yours are loose)
Did you have any issues with the sunroof with the crossbar over it? Is there enough clearance to open the sunroof?
Yes, there is plenty of clearance. They sit 2" above glass.
I just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT. Can you add a link to where you purchased? Great installation video. thank you!
Thom Cordeiro
I bought cross bars on ebay.
These happend to used OEM for $40 shipped, but you can purchase new as well.
2012 - 2015 New OEM cost $84
BB5Z-7855100-AA
2016 - 2018 New OEM cost $90
GB5Z-7855100-AB
Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/122703849373
thank you!
I just installed OEM cross bars on my 2015 XLT and they seem loose to me. Is it normal for them to be able to slide forward and backward manually after being tightened down?
C Clark
No, cross bar should not move forward /back in the chanel once tightened.
Make shure you have installed hardware correctly (metal threaded square goes inside of the rail - see vid.).
Also you need to really snug those plastic twist bolts. After getting them as tight as I could with my fingers, I used pliers to torque them down a bit more.
Black Genesis thank you I will double check everything
Those side rails do not look like my 2016 explorer limited. What year is your car?
Raul Velasquez
This explorer is 2014.
2016 and up uses slight diferent crossbars. Have put both part numbers in description (2012-2015 and 2016 and up)
This video is good until 2015. 2016 And up is a different rail.
Does anyone know if there's a way to make these locking, possibly with an additional piece that slides into the roof rails?
Cross tail has one bolt on each side to lock in place. Why do you need more?
@@blackgenesis7472 From what I'm seeing it looks possible for anyone with a toolkit in their car to remove the bars completely, no? I live in city with VERY highly motivated thieves.
Where can I purchase that?
DJ Rumbero/ R&O Entertainment
Next to video title, hit drop down arrow to see description. I have indicated 2 part numbers, use one that matches your year range - ebay, amazone or just on Google Shopping to see all seller pricing.
BTW I have a 2017 Ford Explorer and this installation video will not work. Our setup is different on the rack (we have no space gap for instance between the factory rack and the car top).
Thanks for the heads up here Paul! Did you find a roof rack for your 2017, I also have a 2017 and need a roof rack.