Roof Rack for 2016 Lincoln MKX With Panoramic Roof

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I am looking for something to fit my 2016 MKX with the panoramic roof. The Thule ones that come up when I search require flush mount roof rails, which it does not have. It simply has the long slots which run along the edges of the roof. Sadly, I already purchased the Thule reccommended rack and feet, only now to discover flush roof racks are not flush with the roof, as in flat, like mine, they seem to refer to the ever so slightly raised trim pieces that fit in the slots I referred to above. Isnt there anything that can lock in those tracks/slots on my roof? Thank You

asked by: John R

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We do have a roof rack solution you can use for your 2016 Lincoln MKX with panoramic roof.

SeaSucker manufactures unique roof racks that use a completely different method of attachment to a vehicle roof: super-strong vacuum cups that grip the metal roof with exceptional force, such as their Monkey Bars Roof Rack # 298-SX6000B.

This roof rack system features 48-inch round aluminum crossbars with a silver powder coat finish (so that you never, ever have to worry about rust or corrosion) along with 6 of their powerful vacuum cups. Each one of the 6 vacuum cups has 210-lbs of pull strength! This USA-made rack installs easily when you need it and comes right off when you want the MKX to look like its usual self. This cannot mount to the glass parts of the roof but it can be mounted on the metal portions.

You can refer to the two linked videos to see more on this unique rack system.

I checked with my contact at Thule and for the 2016 Lincoln MKX with panoramic roof Thule offers no roof rack fits. Curiously, their online Fit Guide does not even mention this particular optional roof feature but it is not totally uncommon for a glass roof to affect the fit of an aftermarket roof rack. Don't feel bad for purchasing their AeroBlade Edge rack, parts # TH7602-TH7603 and fit kit, since there is nothing in their Fit Guide to warn you about the fit issue with that feature.

I also checked with Rhino-Rack and Yakima, our other primary roof rack resources, and neither offers a fit for your vehicle.

expert reply by: Adam R

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