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Compatible products for 2020 model years

100 compatible products verified

Fitment data verified by Jason Majewski, Automotive Engineer — sourced from manufacturer fit guides, installer databases, and cross-referenced across multiple sources.

Body Typesuv
Roof Typeflush rails
Factory RailsYes
Factory Hitchclass 2
Max Roof Load
Compatible Products100

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Mounting Guide for Ford Escape

What you need to know before installing a rack system

Roof Mounting

flush rails with factory rails

Your vehicle has flush roof rails — they sit flat against the roof with no visible gap. You need a flush-rail-specific foot system: Thule Evo Flush Rail (7106) or Yakima StreamLine towers. A vehicle-specific fit kit IS required (typically $80-100 extra). Installation takes 20-30 minutes with the included torque tool.

Hitch Mounting

Factory hitch available

For hitch-mount accessories, check for a factory hitch receiver. If absent, an aftermarket Class III hitch can be installed by a professional.

Compatible Products

Carry cargo on your roof

Yakima EasyTop
83

Yakima

Yakima EasyTop
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima EasyTop$139
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$139

What You Need

Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro Storage Box$149
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$149

What You Need

Sherpa The Little Bear Rack$599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$599
Rhino-Rack XTray Large
87

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack XTray Large
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack XTray Large$499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$499
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
88

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform$899
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$899
Yakima GrandTour 16
91

Yakima

Yakima GrandTour 16
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima GrandTour 16$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849

What You Need

Prinsu 4Runner 5th Gen Roof Rack$699
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$699

What You Need

WeatherTech RackSack Rooftop Cargo Bag$150
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$150
Yakima MegaWarrior
89

Yakima

Yakima MegaWarrior
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima MegaWarrior$399
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$399
Yakima SkyBox NX 18
89

Yakima

Yakima SkyBox NX 18
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox NX 18$849
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$849

What You Need

RoofPax Car Roof Bag 19 cu ft$79
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$79
Rhino-Rack MasterFit Box 440L
89

What You Need

Rhino-Rack MasterFit Box 440L$649
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$649

What You Need

FIVKLEMNZ 15 Cu Ft Rooftop Cargo Bag$99
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$99
Thule Force 3 XXL
91

Thule

Thule Force 3 XXL
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Force 3 XXL$850
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$850
Thule Motion 3 XXL
90

Thule

Thule Motion 3 XXL
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL$1350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1350

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox Carbonite 18$749
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$749
Thule Force XT Sport
80

What You Need

Thule Force XT Sport$600
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$600
Yakima SkinnyWarrior
87

Yakima

Yakima SkinnyWarrior
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima SkinnyWarrior$279
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$279
Yakima GrandTour 18
91

Yakima

Yakima GrandTour 18
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima GrandTour 18$949
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$949

What You Need

CURT 18320 Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag$79
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$79

What You Need

Rightline Gear Sport 3 Car Top Carrier$119
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$119
Rhino-Rack Reconn Platform
93

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack Reconn Platform
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Reconn Platform$1199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1199
Yakima SkyBox NX 12
89

Yakima

Yakima SkyBox NX 12
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima SkyBox NX 12$649
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$649

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL (Black Glossy)$1250
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1250
Thule Force 3 M
93

Thule

Thule Force 3 M
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Force 3 M$830
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$830
Thule Pulse 2 M
89

Thule

Thule Pulse 2 M
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Pulse 2 M$450
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$450
Front Runner Cargo Box 60L
97

Front Runner

Front Runner Cargo Box 60L
Good Fit

What You Need

Front Runner Cargo Box 60L$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199
Thule Motion 3 XXL Low
93

What You Need

Thule Motion 3 XXL Low$1350
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1350
Yakima CBX 16
91

Yakima

Yakima CBX 16
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima CBX 16$999
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$999
Rhino-Rack Luggage Bag Full
87

Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack Luggage Bag Full
Good Fit

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Luggage Bag Full$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199

What You Need

Front Runner Expander Camping Chair$89
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$89
Thule Interstate
89

Thule

Thule Interstate
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule Interstate$300
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$300

What You Need

Yakima OffGrid Large Basket$599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$599
Thule Force 3 L Sport
91

What You Need

Thule Force 3 L Sport$650
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$650

Transport bikes

Yakima HighRoad
91

Yakima

Yakima HighRoad
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima HighRoad$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299
RockyMounts Tomahawk
89

RockyMounts

RockyMounts Tomahawk
Good Fit

What You Need

RockyMounts Tomahawk$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199
Thule UpRide
95

Thule

Thule UpRide
Good Fit

What You Need

Thule UpRide$400
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$400

Haul kayaks or canoes

What You Need

BougeRV Kayak Roof Rack Saddles (2 pair)$69
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$69

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Universal Wrap Pads 28"$49
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$49
Yakima HullRaiser
87

Yakima

Yakima HullRaiser
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima HullRaiser$259
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$259

What You Need

INNO INA453 Kayak Lifter$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299
Thule Hull-a-Port Aero
93

What You Need

Thule Hull-a-Port Aero$400
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$400
Yakima JayLow J-Cradle
85

What You Need

Yakima JayLow J-Cradle$209
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$209

What You Need

Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199

What You Need

TMS J-Bar Kayak Rack (2 pair)$69
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$69

What You Need

Malone Stinger Kayak Carrier$79
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$79

What You Need

TMS J-Bar Kayak Rack (1 pair)$39
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$39

What You Need

Suspenz EZ Saddle Kayak Rack$149
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$149

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Nautic Kayak Stacker$129
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$129
Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle
79

What You Need

Malone J-Pro2 J-Cradle$109
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$109
Yakima SweetRoll
89

Yakima

Yakima SweetRoll
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima SweetRoll$229
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$229
Thule Hullavator Pro
95

What You Need

Thule Hullavator Pro$900
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$900

What You Need

Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299

What You Need

Malone J-Pro 2 J-Style Kayak Carrier$109
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$109
Yakima BigStack
87

Yakima

Yakima BigStack
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima BigStack$129
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$129
Thule Hull-a-Port XTR
95

What You Need

Thule Hull-a-Port XTR$280
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$280

What You Need

Yakima ShowDown Load-Assist Kayak/SUP Carrier$649
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$649

Carry skis & snowboards

Yakima FreshTrack 6
87

Yakima

Yakima FreshTrack 6
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima FreshTrack 6$299
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$299
Yakima FreshTrack 4
87

Yakima

Yakima FreshTrack 4
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima FreshTrack 4$199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$199
RockyMounts LiftOp 6 Ski Rack
89

What You Need

RockyMounts LiftOp 6 Ski Rack$269
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$269

Rooftop camping

Kabari XL Wedge

23ZERO

Kabari XL Wedge
Good Fit

What You Need

Kabari XL Wedge$3295
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3295

What You Need

Tepui Explorer Kukenam 3$2400
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2400
Tepui Foothill 2

Tepui

Tepui Foothill 2
Good Fit

What You Need

Tepui Foothill 2$2100
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2100

What You Need

Tepui Basin Hardshell Popup$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000
OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Sherpa 3 Hybrid$1700
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1700
Armadillo AX3

23ZERO

Armadillo AX3
Good Fit

What You Need

Armadillo AX3$4295
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4295
Tuff Stuff Ranger 65

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Ranger 65$1705
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1705
Tepui Basin Wedge

Tepui

Tepui Basin Wedge
Good Fit

What You Need

Tepui Basin Wedge$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000
CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Denali Softshell 87"$3199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3199
Walkabout 62 2.0

23ZERO

Walkabout 62 2.0
Good Fit

What You Need

Walkabout 62 2.0$2495
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2495

What You Need

Kabari Z Aluminum Z-Lift$4495
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4495
OVS Everest 4 Cantilever

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Everest 4 Cantilever
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Everest 4 Cantilever$3300
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3300
iKamper BDV Duo

iKamper

iKamper BDV Duo
Good Fit

What You Need

iKamper BDV Duo$2995
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2995

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp 4.0 Duo$4415
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4415
OVS Bushveld 2 Hard Shell

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Bushveld 2 Hard Shell
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Bushveld 2 Hard Shell$1900
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1900
Tuff Stuff Elite with Annex

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Elite with Annex
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Elite with Annex$3025
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3025
OVS Nomadic 2 Extended

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Nomadic 2 Extended
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Nomadic 2 Extended$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500
iKamper Skycamp DLX

iKamper

iKamper Skycamp DLX
Good Fit

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp DLX$4995
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4995
OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Atlas Cantilever ABS$2900
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2900
OVS K2 Dual Action Clamshell

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS K2 Dual Action Clamshell
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS K2 Dual Action Clamshell$3500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3500
OVS Mamba 3 Clamshell

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Mamba 3 Clamshell
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Mamba 3 Clamshell$2400
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2400
Armadillo Horizon 2

23ZERO

Armadillo Horizon 2
Good Fit

What You Need

Armadillo Horizon 2$3995
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3995

What You Need

Tepui Approach 2 Medium$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000
Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Black)

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Black)
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Alpha Clamshell (Black)$3603
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3603
iKamper Skycamp 3.0

iKamper

iKamper Skycamp 3.0
Good Fit

What You Need

iKamper Skycamp 3.0$4595
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4595
CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Wasatch Hardshell Large$4499
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4499
Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Alpine 51 Hardshell$4125
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$4125
CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Hood Hardshell 60"$3599
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3599
CVT Mt. Rainier Softshell 72"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Rainier Softshell 72"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Rainier Softshell 72"$2699
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2699
Tuff Stuff Trailhead Pro

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Trailhead Pro
Good Fit

What You Need

Tuff Stuff Trailhead Pro$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500

What You Need

Tepui Approach 2 Large$3600
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3600
OVS Sherpa 2 Hybrid

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Sherpa 2 Hybrid
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Sherpa 2 Hybrid$1500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1500

What You Need

Tepui Ruggedized Autana 3 w/Annex$3000
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$3000
OVS Sherpa Solo Hybrid

Overland Vehicle Systems

OVS Sherpa Solo Hybrid
Good Fit

What You Need

OVS Sherpa Solo Hybrid$1450
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$1450
CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"

Cascadia Vehicle Tents

CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"
Good Fit

What You Need

CVT Mt. Shasta Softshell 56"$2199
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$2199

Other compatible products

What You Need

Surco Universal Motorhome Roof Rack$125
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$125
Yakima SUPDawg

Yakima

Yakima SUPDawg
Good Fit

What You Need

Yakima SUPDawg$500
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$500

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 28"$34
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$34

What You Need

Malone SUP 30" Rack Pads$35
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$35

What You Need

DORSAL Aero Rack Pads 28" Locking$75
Crossbars required
Estimated Total$75

Frequently Asked Questions

What roof rack fits a Ford Escape?

The Ford Escape has flush roof rails (rails sit flat against the roof). Factory rails are present, so you need crossbars that clamp onto the rails (Thule WingBar Evo or Yakima JetStream are top choices). We found 100 compatible products.

Does the Ford Escape come with factory roof rails?

Yes, the Escape comes with factory-installed roof rails. These rails serve as mounting points for aftermarket crossbars. You still need crossbars — the rails alone won't hold cargo racks, bike racks, or carriers.

Do I need a hitch for a bike rack on a Ford Escape?

The Escape comes with a factory hitch receiver, so you can use hitch-mount bike racks (like the Thule T2 Pro XTR or Kuat NV 2.0) without modification. Hitch bike racks are generally easier to load than roof-mount options.

What crossbar system works with the Ford Escape?

For the Escape with flush rails, use Thule Evo Flush Rail feet (7106) with WingBar Evo, or Yakima StreamLine towers with JetStream bars. A vehicle-specific fit kit is required for proper mounting.

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