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Recommended 3-Bike Carrier for 2012 Lincoln MKZ  

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Will this Rack F1B fit on my 2012 Lincoln MKZ. Customer Service says No, Book says No but web page says Yes and my wife said she was told yes........, maybe you can add additional information that might help........ Im caught in the middle. Thank You........................

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The folks at Hollywood Racks originally determined their trunk-mount Express 3 Bike Rack # HRE3 was a good match to the 2012 Lincoln MKZ but later determined (based on customer feedback) that it was not a good fit. At this point they do not recommend that rack on your car. I confirmed this with their Fit Guide. In fact they recommend no trunk-mount racks for your MKZ due to the potential for the weight of the bikes to damage the trunk lid and/or hinge. We will update our fit guide to reflect this.

Since you only need to transport 2 bikes I suggest you install a hitch receiver # 24865 and then use a hitch-mounted bike carrier like the Curt # C18085. This setup avoids placing any weight load on the trunk by using the car's strongest part - its frame - to handle the bike and carrier weight. With this bike rack you can use hitch lock # e98879 and bike cable lock # e98891

If you prefer to stay with a trunk-mount rack, then the unit I suggest is the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier # SA805BL. This is a confirmed fit on your MKZ.

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