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FYI either as soon as you get your police Interceptor or even NOW make sure you get a tube of weatherproof sealant and get a ladder and look at all the plus that are plugging up the holes. Get a good dollop of sealant and go all around each plug. You don't even have to be fancy/neat because...

Good news for Aviator buyers. https://fordauthority.com/2025/07/2026-lincoln-aviator-retains-panoramic-roof-unlike-explorer/ Peter

I'm currently on a trip 800 miles from home. I think I had a roof leak near the top center and some of the controls for our panoramic roof quit working. Unfortunately the sun roof about the front seat is stuck in the VENT position as I call it, just slightly open venting air from the back...

Good afternoon! I’ve been searching for this small trim piece for Months now and can’t seem to find it for sale anywhere! I tired rockauto, eBay, Craigslist, FB marketplace, Etc, And even My local Ford dealership which told me I would need to buy the whole roof rail system. Which I wasn’t...

So I am looking to get some sort of new roof rack or cross bars for my 96 XLT. With the current roof rails, I am having trouble finding the right set up. I know I need a certain type due to the kind of rail...but what is it? I'm a huge Ebay shopper. I couldn't find anything specific for the 2nd...

Hey guys, I'm looking to add a roof rack to my 2007 limited to carry an old town canoe. Canoe is about 14 feet long, 36" wide. I'm looking at generic fit crossbars as I don't have the factory crossbars. I have the factory roof rails though. Any suggestions? The canoe will be the heaviest thing...

Anybody have a kayak transportation roof rack set up? I'd like to know what size and brand cross bars to look into. (3rd gen)

My roof rack water leak was repaired, but one of the plastic pieces that covers the bolts (?) is now loose (link to short video below). Seems like a plastic tab may be broken/missing. Any recommendations on a DIY repair, other than super glue? :) Going on a road trip this weekend and I'd...

ok so another question to bug you fellas with, can you swap the roof rack system off a gen 2 onto a gen 1? ready set go :salute:

OK so ive been searching high and low and cannot find anything on a cab spoiler, i thought it looked clean and would be a great spot to throw some small LED flood lights on. could really use some insight to this!

Bought a Thule roof rack system as separate parts (used, eBay) for a 97 Explorer 2-door with no stock rack: 400xt towers, 50" load bars, 136 Fit kit (Explorer-specific rubber feet for the towers and hooks for the roof), 477 short roof adapter kit. Managed to get the load bars, towers and...

So i need some help, i found a roof rack the other day the guy let go for $50, its this one...

Still looking for a way to remove the rails and have the holes in the roof plugged. Looked at the Ford Police Interceptors, the Utility version (obviously an Explorer). Most of the pictures of them do NOT have the rails standard. So, either they have figured out a way to fill in the holes, or...

Hello, just thought id do a write up of how I made my roof rack! The roof rack is full length and width, with respect to the roof, ill get measurements eventually... I used 1/2 inch conduit and a flux core mig welder. What you need: Around about 60-70 feet of conduit = 6-7 pieces at 2$ each...

Hello Everybody, I just came across this light bar on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEAR-LENS-ROOF-MOUNT-OFF-ROAD-ALL-TERRAIN-LIGHT-POD-BAR-FOR-TRUCK-SUV-UTV-ATV-/200841188876?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec311560c&vxp=mtr I was wondering if anyone has put this on there...

Hey all, I have a 2002 Explorer XLT. I wanted to adapt it for more rugged terrain, and came across this picture from when it first came out. It shows a sweet Explorer branded roof basket on top... anyone know where to find one...

I would like to know how to remove the tow roof rails off of my 2002 ford explorer. Does anyone know how to do this?

Alright, here we go again! I am fixing several things on my explorer, but the first thing I need to fix is the leaking roof! Its 2am, and I just couldn't take the suspense anymore, so I went out side and took the headliner off on the driver side front to see what I could find underneath! The...

I purchase a 2011 Limited 4WD Explorer in July. I was recently on vacation this past weekend and encountered a lot of rain. When my 8 year old sat in the 3rd row and buckled the seatbelt, water started streaming down the webbing and I also noticed water on the speaker grill. This has happened...

Quick question concerning a storage option for my 33x12.50 spare tire: As of right now, I have my spare on the roof on a yakima basket. I didn't but it separate, it was on the car when I bought it. So, I use it for my spare as of now. But, I have a dilemma with that set up. Because I need...

Dear all, Sure a lot of info on these forums! I hope someone can help me with something I was not able to find sofar. I have a 06 Explorer, which came with an (factory?) roof mounted DVD player. Unfortunately it doesn't function, it has been to several repairshops, but no luck. Can somebody...

Hi, I have recently signed up for these forums and I am looking for advice on how to mount offroad lamps onto the roof of my Ranger. It doesnt come with a roof rack and I am not much of a customizer but I would prefer to mount the lights myself rather than have it all professionally done. How...

Hi there i have an 08 explorer eddie bauer and have the black roof rack and want to have the chrome ones like the limited explorer has. I have seen 06 explorers eddie bauer with chrome roof rack did they discontinue in 07-up or something. does anybody know where i can buy them or get a chrome...

The outer frame of the skylight/roof hatch is higher than the inner frame to allow a place for weatherstripping to be installed.

This is the top view of a skylight/roof hatch.

This the the bottom view of a piano hinge of a skylight/roof hatch.

These are mitered corners of a skylight/roof hatch.

This is the inner, and outer frame of a skylight/roof hatch.

A shot after installing the clear corners!