Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2014 Ford Explorer

Question:

Does any of the trunk racks actually fit a 2014 ford explorer?

asked by: Mandy

Expert Reply:

There are numerous trunk mount bike racks that are listed as fitting the 2014 Ford Explorer. I have included a link to them for you to the right. The Thule Gateway Pro, # TH78VR, is one of the racks listed as a fit.

I do not recommend a Yakima rack if you need to carry three bikes because even with a 3-bike Yakima rack you will be limited to 2 bikes because of how the rack needs to install.

If your Explorer has a spoiler at the top of the rear hatch then I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2-3. It has an additional upper arm piece to move the top straps up and over the rear spoiler so no weight is placed on it.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H