Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon

Question:

Hi, Worried about putting arm against wagon window glass...this this OK? Would this model work for this car? Thanks!

asked by: Susan

Expert Reply:

I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV has been confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford Taurus. The upper arms of this will not put that much pressure on your back window. Most of the weight from the bikes and the rack will be on the upper straps and the lower arm of the rack so you should be fine.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C