Convertible Seats for Ford Explorer

[CuddlyMonsters]

A friend of mine is moving her kiddo from an infant seat into a convertible seat. She will have to install it into the same row as a Chicco Keyfit. She will be folding one of the seats down to allow access to the 3rd row.

Her price range is $179-$279, but nothing over $300. She would like to ERF as long as possible.

Any suggestions on what seats she should look at?

I already suggested the following:
Graco MyRide
Graco Size 4 Me/Headwise/My Size
Diono Radian
Britax Seats?

Is there any other seats that she should put on her list to look into?

 

[jess71903]

What year is her Explorer?

 

[CuddlyMonsters]

2013

 

[cso1997]

Honestly, it is pretty hard to install two seats on the 60 part and still be able to fold the seat down to get to the third row. I used to say it is impossible but I think that someone was able to make it work. I remember a Radian being involved. Sorry I can't be of more help. We love our Explorer but it isn't all that car seat friendly.

 

[monica-m]

If you want to be able to fold the 40 side down, IME you will have to have a rear facing Radian in the center. That is my set up and it works as long as there are not inflatable seat belts present because that version has a slightly different bench.

I haven't found my Explorer to not be car seat friendly. Maybe I had the right seats for it when I bought it? Either way, I love my car.