Ford Freestyle LATCH Question

amy919 · Feb 14, 2007

I have a 2005 Freestyle and am trying to figure out what the LATCH limits are. I know someone else here has one. Any idea? I'd get the manual out of my car, but we're in the midst of an ice storm and I thought someone here might know off the top of their head!

Thanks!
Amy

Victorious4 · Feb 14, 2007

http://www.saferidenews.com/pdfs/LATCHApp_B_pg105.pdf

Ford = 48# lower anchors ... 60# top tether (hard shell carseats) / 80# top tether (lightweight vests)

Nice thing about Ford is you can use the inner outboard LATCH for center install

Jeanum · Feb 14, 2007

papooses said:
Nice thing about Ford is you can use the inner outboard LATCH for center install

This is true for carseat manufacturers who approve of using the outboard lower LATCH anchors for a center install when the vehicle manufacturer also allows it.

So far, only Britax and the Sunshine Kids Radian officially allow it when the vehicle manufacturer does as well. Don't want lurkers thinking every seat can be installed in the center of a Ford using outboard lower LATCH anchors.

Victorious4 · Feb 14, 2007

Not every vehicle.... Some Fords no longer require OK from carseat manufacturer (such as the Freestar middle row bench)

But, you're right -- it always depends on the manual!

Ford Freestyle LATCH Question

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