Roof Racks on 2023 Mach-E?

[Prdnk]

Has anyone installed Thule roof racks on 2023 Extended range MME? It has a glass roof and neither Thule nor Yakima have an approved rack for it. Wondering if the glass roof has created a problem for anyone using roof rack systems? Thanx

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[generaltso]

You shouldn't limit your question to the 2023 model. The roof is the same on 2021 and 2022 models, and several people are using the Thule rack.

 

[Rachid]

I’ve been wondering the same thing. I’ve been looking at getting that Thule roof rack, but all the options say it’s for models without the glass roof…

 

[JeffGo]

On the Ford Accessories site, it shows the Thule racks on a glass roof. https://accessories.ford.com/products/mustang-mach-e-2021-2022-thule-clamp-on-cross-bar-kit

 

[Billyk24]

On the Ford Accessories site, it shows the Thule racks on a glass roof. https://accessories.ford.com/products/mustang-mach-e-2021-2022-thule-clamp-on-cross-bar-kit

It looks like a Thule aero setup.

 

[thekat03]

Someone apparently corresponded directly with Thule about the roof rack and confirmed that it should be the same, with or without panoramic glass roof.
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/bike-rack-solution.2195/post-285955

 

[Prdnk]

Thanks for that.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Someone apparently corresponded directly with Thule about the roof rack and confirmed that it should be the same, with or without panoramic glass roof.
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/bike-rack-solution.2195/post-285955

I can confirm Thule says their rack system is fine.

 

[Cyberdon]

After some research I found a kit with locks that beats the ford price by almost $300

The 60" ECO bars Thule 711500 0r 711520 (silver or black) on rackwarehouse $206.96
and
Thule 710500 Roof Racks, Evo Clamp Erow
are way cheaper and fit perfectly and they have the locks included on Amazon $148.87
Also on Amazon like new Thule Roof Rack System Fit Kits 145284 $87.39 or new $118

Instead of the EVO load bars you could save more if you get the square bars.

 

[hiidodd]

first thing i did to mine was add the thule roof rack, went skiing with it with thule ski rack and did a camping with a roof box. never took it off because i like the looks.

 

[ddeluce]

I have the approved Thule roof cross bars. Bought it from Ford parts using reward points. The towers ride on the steel part of the roof between the edge of the glass roof and the door. To get it fit right you have to follow the instructions carefully so that it is mounted in the correct position.

 

[hammerg26]

first thing i did to mine was add the thule roof rack, went skiing with it with thule ski rack and did a camping with a roof box. never took it off because i like the looks.

Wait, you went camping - with tent on the MME?
New to the MME, so that would be really cool.

 

[hiidodd]

Wait, you went camping - with tent on the MME?
New to the MME, so that would be really cool.

Thule cargo box I'm not sure it can support the weight of a roof tent

 

[hammerg26]

Ah. Ok. Like I said - just got into the MME…
Thank you for the quick response.

 

[scottywc]

first thing i did to mine was add the thule roof rack, went skiing with it with thule ski rack and did a camping with a roof box. never took it off because i like the looks.

Any change in wind noise from the rack alone?

Also, did you paint your calipers? God that looks nice

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