How to install clips in 2015 Expedition

[Sharon Tyler]

I need to put a cargo net in my 2015 Ford Expedition to stop things from falling out when I open the hatch but there are no preinstalled clips to attach it to. I don’t want to just start drilling holes without knowing what I might hit. Can someone advise me?

 

[Psychobot90]

I need to put a cargo net in my 2015 Ford Expedition to stop things from falling out when I open the hatch but there are no preinstalled clips to attach it to. I don’t want to just start drilling holes without knowing what I might hit. Can someone advise me?

I'd just use a Command strip type adhesive clip.

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[Sharon Tyler]

I’m not sure that would be strong enough

 

[Psychobot90]

I’m not sure that would be strong enough

Amazon will likely be your best resource.
Here's a pretty good system which includes the net: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H9FMK...abc_9Z2KYZ4V4MNNRKF1KAKN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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[Sharon Tyler]

Yeah I already bought that exact item on Amazon. Just trying to figure out where to install the anchor points permanently.

 

[RobE]

I used a screwdriver and the supplied screws and went to town on the trim. I installed nets in both my 2011/2012 Expeditions. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075B6RVYW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Sharon Tyler]

Ok you gave me the courage to start screwing lol. Worked out fine. Thanks

 

[chuck s]

This if a feature, not a defect. The design is to allow hands free unloading of groceries and other things from the back of the vehicle. Thank you Ford. When I want to go the trouble of manually unloading I defeat the feature by opening the glass and looking inside before opening the entire hatch.

-- Chuck

 

[RobE]

Ok you gave me the courage to start screwing lol. Worked out fine. Thanks

Cool. Here is a photo of my diy installation. I tuck the middle bottom part of the net behind the door latch to prevent item from rolling out the back.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

This if a feature, not a defect. The design is to allow hands free unloading of groceries and other things from the back of the vehicle. Thank you Ford. When I want to go the trouble of manually unloading I defeat the feature by opening the glass and looking inside before opening the entire hatch.

-- Chuck

The self-unloading feature that dumps the contents onto the ground is one of the features I despise on my 2015 Expedition. Terrible, terrible design - with no factory or Ford accessory options for a cargo net or small lip.

 

[JollyRoger]

This thread made me laugh. I've watched a half-gallon bottle of bourbon cover my driveway on two different occasions. You would have thought I'd learn after the first time, but sometimes I'm a little dense. After that, I always unloaded groceries through the back glass.

The cargo net is a great addition and looks like it will do the trick! Nice job!

 

[Yep-Retired]

After a jug of bleach prematurely self unloaded on the Tractor Supply parking lot ( yes, spillage occurred), I bought 2 trunk organizers. They have Velcro-like strips on the bottom so they don't slide around. I keep a cheap moving blanket in the back to put them on if i need to push them forward to make room for large items like bags of dog food, etc.
Bonus is that if they aren't too heavy I can lift them out & take them inside for fewer trips to the driveway.

 

[Sharon Tyler]

This thread made me laugh. I've watched a half-gallon bottle of bourbon cover my driveway on two different occasions. You would have thought I'd learn after the first time, but sometimes I'm a little dense. After that, I always unloaded groceries through the back glass.

The cargo net is a great addition and looks like it will do the trick! Nice job!

 

[Sharon Tyler]

I needed that laugh! Haha thanks. But yeah.. exactly.

 

[Mark Farley]

I carry a few 10 ream copy paper boxes in my Expedition. I have been doing this for over 12 years. When we travel i use the boxes to pack with whatever we are taking with us. When we get to where we are going it is easy to transfer the boxes to the luggage cart to go to our room. I get the empty boxes from work. This works for me.

 

[princered72]

I bought a plastic storage bin to carry items. That seems to work so far. Yes I have had things self unload

 

[DrUsual]

Cool. Here is a photo of my diy installation. I tuck the middle bottom part of the net behind the door latch to prevent item from rolling out the back.

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Hey Rob, what are the screws going into to keep them anchored? It seems like they'd just pull straight back out if they're just going into that plastic molding.

 

[RobE]

Hey Rob, what are the screws going into to keep them anchored? It seems like they'd just pull straight back out if they're just going into that plastic molding.

The trim holds them very firmly as the screws are long and thick. Have one in my 2012 for over a year and the anchors are still firmly in place.