Bike Rack Recommendations to Carry 1 or 2 Bikes on a 2012 Ford Focus SE With Rear Spoiler  

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We have a wide variety of bike racks for you to choose from for your 2012 Ford Focus SE.

The bike rack that I would recommend for your vehicle is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms Item # Y02634. This bike rack is customer reviews and is designed to work with most factory spoilers. This 2-bike trunk rack features a 4-strap mounting system and interlocking HUB for quick setup on your Honda Civic. It has SuperCush anti-sway cradles with ZipStrip straps for easy bike loading. Integrated locks secure bikes and rack.


If you plan on carrying any womens, childrens or alternative bike frames, then I would recommend picking up the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT. Some smaller or angled bike frames are difficult to mount on bike racks and mount in awkward positions. This adapter bar will allow you to carry the bikes level and safely.

I have attached a video demonstration of this bike rack for you to check out.

Another popular option for your vehicle is to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack. The advantages to using a hitch mounted bike rack is that it eliminates contact between the bike rack and your vehicle and it will allow full access to your trunk without having to remove the bike rack each time.

For a trailer hitch I would recommend the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11158, for your vehicle and one of our most popular hitch mounted bike racks is the Swagman XTC-2 Platform Bike Rack, # S64670. A platform style bike rack is the easiest bike rack to mount bikes on and will carry 2 bikes with ease.

I have attached the installation instructions and a demonstration video of this bike rack on a 2012 Ford Focus for you to check out. I have also included the installation instructions to the trailer hitch for you to review as well.

expert reply by: John H

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