Security Cargo Shade Question

[thelawgoddess]

I got a 2017 MKX that didn't come with a security shade for the cargo area. I like to keep things hidden to deter thieves from breaking in. I ordered an OEM part from eBay but it was broken on one end so I sent it back for a refund. But when I had installed it (before I noticed the damage) there was a huge gap between the shade and the back seats making it seem pretty useless since it wasn't going to cover everything. But I recently saw a picture where it shows some material going from the shade to the back of the seats. Is this part of the shade that I just didn't realize was there, or is this some other part I would also need to buy??? I'm going on a road trip this summer and would appreciate the extra security of having things covered.

 

[C Krohn]

I have noticed the gap, but it's no big deal to me. You could recline the rear seats to minimize the gap (the recline is probably the reason for the gap in the first place).

 

[tgara]

I have the shade in my 2021 Nautilus. It's like a horizontal window shade, where the roller part clips behind the rear seat and you can pull the shade towards the lift gate to cover the package area. Mine has a gap between the roller housing and the rear seats. It does not have those "flaps" shown in your photo that appear to extend from the roller to the back of the seat. Ford may have redesigned the roller and your photo shows an older version, likely not sold anymore.

Attached is a photo of the same shade (same part number for your 2017 MKX) showing the seat reclined to fill the gap. It does not have the flaps, and I believe CKrohn is correct about the recline positioning.

As a practical matter, when extended the shade covers 90-95% of the cargo area. Depending on the angle of recline, the gap amounts to only about 6 inches or less. With the tinted cargo area windows and headrests obscuring everything, it would be very difficult for anyone to see what's in the cargo area with the shade pulled down.

 

[thelawgoddess]

I have noticed the gap, but it's no big deal to me. You could recline the rear seats to minimize the gap (the recline is probably the reason for the gap in the first place).

I know I can recline the seats all the way back but that's not terribly comfortable for anyone sitting back there and also then leaves a gap between the child high back booster seat and the seat back. It appears to be a bad design. I had a Hyundai Santa Fe before this and there was no gap at all.

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[thelawgoddess]

I have the shade in my 2021 Nautilus. It's like a horizontal window shade, where the roller part clips behind the rear seat and you can pull the shade towards the lift gate to cover the package area. Mine has a gap between the roller housing and the rear seats. It does not have those "flaps" shown in your photo that appear to extend from the roller to the back of the seat. Ford may have redesigned the roller and your photo shows an older version, likely not sold anymore.

Attached is a photo of the same shade (same part number for your 2017 MKX) showing the seat reclined to fill the gap. It does not have the flaps, and I believe CKrohn is correct about the recline positioning.

As a practical matter, when extended the shade covers 90-95% of the cargo area. Depending on the angle of recline, the gap amounts to only about 6 inches or less. With the tinted cargo area windows and headrests obscuring everything, it would be very difficult for anyone to see what's in the cargo area with the shade pulled down.

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Okay; it's just a terrible design then. And it's very misleading with the photos like I provided that show a portion going all the way to the seats. Even with the tinted windows it's pretty easy to see that there's stuff in the cargo area if you look through the side windows. You maybe can't see enough to know what it is, but I'd rather nobody knew anything was back there.

I appreciate the comments--at least I know it's a design flaw and those forward-going flaps in my picture aren't included. So I will have to figure out some way to work around it if I can't recline the seats that far.

 

[tgara]

Okay; it's just a terrible design then. And it's very misleading with the photos like I provided that show a portion going all the way to the seats. Even with the tinted windows it's pretty easy to see that there's stuff in the cargo area if you look through the side windows. You maybe can't see enough to know what it is, but I'd rather nobody knew anything was back there.

I appreciate the comments--at least I know it's a design flaw and those forward-going flaps in my picture aren't included. So I will have to figure out some way to work around it if I can't recline the seats that far.

Uh, I wouldn't call it a design flaw. The design of the current part is intentional so the seats can recline.

To address YOUR issue, how about using a styrofoam gym roller like this:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...ZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&psc=1

Stuff one of those puppies between the seat back and the shade housing. It even comes in different colors and lengths.

 

[thelawgoddess]

... To address YOUR issue, how about using a styrofoam gym roller ... Stuff one of those puppies between the seat back and the shade housing. It even comes in different colors and lengths.

That's actually a great idea. I'm going to see if I can find a foam roller/cylinder that is longer and maybe not quite as fat to cover that gap. Good thinking!

 

[G-113454]

A little black felt and some adhesive velcro will solve the problem and wont take up space in the cargo area when you dont need the cover

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