As a follow up - it's available on the Thule website now.

I contacted Ford myself in the hope of getting a voucher :) - but instead I ended up talking my dealer and they supplied a part number: "Roof Base Carrier - 2728806". The listed price is £522. It looks to me like Thule make these for Ford, so I'm going to hang on as I only want the feet, n...

Thanks - not having a roof rack is a bit of a deal breaker, and as you said, there was a picture of one. I suspect Thule will make one eventually, if they get enough demand...

Hi Tin

Just wondered if you managed to sort a roof rack for the Explorer? I've got the car coming in a few weeks and will be needing a roof rack at some point.

Thanks

Andy