Ford may be developing roof rails and roof racks that deploy when needed, and stow when not in use to reduce aerodynamic drag, two patent filings show. Patent applications for the deployable roof ...

Ford is looking to patent roof rails and roof racks that can stow away when not in use, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag and potentially improving fuel economy or EV range. These potential aero ...

Ford's patent for a deployable roof rack system features power connections to support new accessories and driver assistance systems. A deployable roof rail system can improve aerodynamics and ...

The upper rails are made of two pieces, the top of which Ford calls “pivot bars” that are thinner and can rotate 90 degrees across the bed like roof racks. With both rotated across ...

Ford’s Escape SUV slots in below the Explorer ... and you get a pair of black-painted roof rails. The ST-Line also gets a slightly sportier grille design. Inside, a flat-bottom steering wheel ...

Like pretty much everyone in automotive marketing, Ford’s product ... side-mirror caps, roof rack, and front and rear fascia trim. The package is available with the Escape’s regular range ...