
{"id":3061,"date":"2018-04-03T04:17:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T04:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=3061"},"modified":"2024-04-30T18:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T18:56:25","slug":"best-2018-ford-vehicles-for-child-car-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/best-2018-ford-vehicles-for-child-car-seats\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 2018 Ford Vehicles for Child Car Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When thinking about your next family vehicle there are definitely some things to consider. While safety is a big concern, if you\u2019re in a stage where your children are in car seats, choosing a Ford vehicle that fits your car seat requirements is just one of the deciding factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Car Seat Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some things to consider in terms of car seats when choosing your next Ford for your family? We\u2019ve got a few suggestions to put on your list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Do you have enough car seat anchors and tethers for your car seats?<br>\u2022 Is there enough room for all of the car seats themselves?<br>\u2022 Is there enough leg room not only in the back seat but for the driver and front passenger seat with the car seats installed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to know that while many vehicles may accommodate a certain amount of car seats side by side, you will also need to take into consideration the size of your car seats. Different car seat brands have different requirements for them to be considered installed properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases looking at skinnier car seat options such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.babycenter.com\/products_and_prizes\/02052015-13-car-seats-that-fit-3-across-in-most-vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diono or Clek Foonf<\/a> might be something that you may need to consider especially if you are trying to fit 3 car seats side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2020\/11\/14193539\/E6-PeopleBabyinSeatA_B-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"a baby in a car seat in a vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-9729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2020\/11\/14193539\/E6-PeopleBabyinSeatA_B-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2020\/11\/14193539\/E6-PeopleBabyinSeatA_B-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2020\/11\/14193539\/E6-PeopleBabyinSeatA_B-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2020\/11\/14193539\/E6-PeopleBabyinSeatA_B.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Best 2018 Ford Vehicles for Child Car Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherwood Ford<\/a> we know that when choosing a vehicle to fit your family, it\u2019s not a one-size-fits-all situation, and we have several options for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Ford Fusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a midsize car the 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/whats-the-best-family-sedan-for-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford Fusion<\/a> is aesthetically appealing, available in both Gas and Hybrid models, and also has a good overall safety rating. The vehicle features three anchors and two lower tether systems making it a great option for a family looking to have up to three forward facing car seats at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Ford Edge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/2018-ford-escape-vs-2018-ford-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford Edge<\/a> is that it has a huge amount of cargo space, which is just what&#8217;s needed when you have kids. The Ford Edge also features three anchors and two lower tether systems in the second row and has a good amount of leg room in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Ford Explorer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/2018-ford-explorer-cargo-volume-and-active-driver-assistance-features\/\">Ford Explorer<\/a> is a mid-size SUV which can seat up to seven people. The second row is a 40\/60 split with two full car seat anchor and tethers as well as a third row which is a 50\/50 split with one full anchor with a tether as well allowing up to 3 car seats to be installed for forward facing car seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Ford Expedition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a full-size SUV, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/2018-ford-expedition-chicago-auto-show-debut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford Expedition<\/a> is available with seven or eight seats with all of the seats in the second and third row equipped with anchors and lower tethers. The third row is also the largest for any SUV\u2019s on the market and with the car seat safe tilt available for the second row, getting in and out of the third row is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Ford F-150<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most popular trucks on the market, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/2018-ford-f-150-lariat-available-engine-options-and-maximum-tow-rating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford F-150<\/a> features a roomy, modern cabin and top safety ratings. This makes it a great option for families who are looking for a vehicle that can accommodate up to two car seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">Child Tether LATCH System Help Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This helpful video will explain how to attach and adjust a child seat to the child tether LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system in your vehicle with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Child Tether LATCH System Help Guide | Ford How-To | Ford\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4tUQ6xsTLKA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about any one of the family friendly vehicles that we have shown above, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/contact-sherwood-ford-in-sherwood-park-ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give us a call<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/test-drive-cars-sherwood-park-ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule a test drive<\/a> to see for yourself how these vehicles can fit your family\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking about your next family vehicle there are definitely some things to consider. While safety is a big concern, if you\u2019re in a stage where your children are in car seats, choosing a Ford vehicle that fits your car seat requirements is just one of the deciding factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":11013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14,23,25,26,28,18,58],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"At Sherwood Ford we know that when choosing a family vehicle, it\u2019s not a one-size-fits-all situation, and we have several options for you. 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