Every roof rack system that fits the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Mountaineer comes with raised rails or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.
- Roof types: Raised rails, Factory crossbars
- Rack systems listed: 5 across 2 brands
- Crossbar lengths: 43" to 43" depending on system
- Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
Pacific Rack kits for your 1997 Mountaineer
Complete kits with our own crossbars, in stock and ready to ship. Match your roof type:
For raised rails
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Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails
$149.00 Add to cart -
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Pacific Rack Universal Crossbars for Raised Side Rails – Heavy Duty & Easy to Use
Original price was: $139.00.$109.00Current price is: $109.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart -

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Thule Rapid Crossroad 450R Feet + Locks
$299.00 Add to cart
1997 Mountaineer with raised rails
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Evo Raised Rail | None (universal) | 220 | Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack Thule Evo Raised Rail Single Torque Key 4Nm |
| Thule | Thule oversize rail foot | None (universal) | 165 | Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles… Thule Wingbar Evo 108 (out of stock) |
| Yakima | Yakima TimberLine Towers | None (universal) | Yakima TimberLine Towers Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar… |
1997 Mountaineer with factory crossbars
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Evo Raised Rail | None (universal) | 220 | Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack Thule Evo Raised Rail Single Torque Key 4Nm |
| Thule | Thule oversize rail foot | None (universal) | 165 | Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles… Thule Wingbar Evo 108 (out of stock) |
Parts that fit your 1997 Mountaineer
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Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack – Set of 4
$264.95 Add to cart -

Thule Evo Raised Rail Single (1) Replacement Foot
$69.90 Add to cart -

Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles with Large or Uniquely Shaped roof Rails
$299.95 Add to cart -

Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 4)
$275.00 Add to cart -

Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart
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Other Mountaineer years
Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.


