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See below for a few photos from the Ricart Ford event in Columbus.

A few comments:
  • Car seat model is a Nuna Pippa RX
  • The baby is not included with purchase but can be acquired by a suitable buyer for a reasonable fee.
  • This doesn’t really reflect how the seat would sit with the full base installed but you get the idea.
  • Driver’s seating position was adjusted for comfort of a 5’11 1/2” driver. See additional photos below.
  • Car seat was not touching drivers seatback by a tiny margin
  • I did have to turn the seat awkwardly sideways to get it in the door. Either the door depth (front to back) was narrower than my other cars, or the door itself didn’t open as wide. I can’t really recall in detail which one was the cause, but just be aware. Not a big deal as long as you can get the kid in and buckled up somehow.
  • Overall you should have no problem fitting this type of car seat behind the front passenger seat with total comfort for both people. I tested it on the driver’s side to be conservative and make sure I could still drive if I was ever stuck and needed to have the car seat behind me. Should be more room to play with behind the front passenger given that your passenger doesn’t have to worry about a steering wheel or pedals.
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Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) 102B08DE-9792-42C6-B142-60DAE0D670B9


Here is some perspective on how the driver’s seat was positioned for a 5’11 1/2” driver.

Front view

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And here is the legroom in the back with seats in same position if car seat were removed.


Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590


Other impressions:

  • Overall, the Bronco is pretty badass. See it in person if you have doubts.This confirmed I will be placing an order for a MY22 at some point. Likely going Black Diamond. There was no BD at this event but the Squatch was more than I would ever need. I suspect the same is true of anyone else who just needs a 4 door workhorse with room to haul the kids around and have a little fun on a camping trip or whatever.
  • The A/C vent situation (under seat) for the back seats is a terrible failure and I have zero faith that it will be adequate for rear passengers. Not enough to steer me away from the Bronco but I’ll be shocked if buyer feedback doesn’t force a revised design for future model years.
  • I was on the Carbonized Gray train but this event may have converted me to Cactus Gray. You either like flatter grays or you don’t. I do, and this one is pretty spot on. I got almost no mint green hues in person (regardless of how it shows in photos), except later on when the sun ducked behind a cloud. And even then it wasn’t too green.
Just ask if you have other questions or want to hear other impressions. I spent a while going over the car but my biggest deal breaker question was whether my child would fit and the answer is yes.
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See below for a few photos from the Ricart Ford event in Columbus.

A few comments:
  • Car seat model is a Nuna Pippa RX
  • The baby is not included with purchase but can be acquired by a suitable buyer for a reasonable fee.
  • This doesn’t really reflect how the seat would sit with the full base installed but you get the idea.
  • Driver’s seating position was adjusted for comfort of a 5’11 1/2” driver. See additional photos below.
  • Car seat was not touching drivers seatback by a tiny margin
  • I did have to turn the seat awkwardly sideways to get it in the door. Either the door depth (front to back) was narrower than my other cars, or the door itself didn’t open as wide. I can’t really recall in detail which one was the cause, but just be aware. Not a big deal as long as you can get the kid in and buckled up somehow.
  • Overall you should have no problem fitting this type of car seat behind the front passenger seat with total comfort for both people. I tested it on the driver’s side to be conservative and make sure I could still drive if I was ever stuck and needed to have the car seat behind me. Should be more room to play with behind the front passenger given that your passenger doesn’t have to worry about a steering wheel or pedals.
Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590
Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590
Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590


Here is some perspective on how the driver’s seat was positioned for a 5’11 1/2” driver.

Front view

Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590


And here is the legroom in the back with seats in same position if car seat were removed.


Ford Bronco I took rear facing infant car seat photos so you don’t have to... (plus other impressions from Ricart Ford Columbus event) F237A481-9FF7-4023-8C2C-812F76BDD590


Other impressions:

  • The A/C vent situation (under seat) for the back seats is a terrible failure and I have zero faith that it will be adequate for rear passengers. Not enough to steer me away from the Bronco but I’ll be shocked if buyer feedback doesn’t force a revised design for future model years.
It would be nice if someone would at an event where they start up the Bronco check how much output these vents provide. This is one of the last mysteries not yet addressed.
 
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It would be nice if someone would at an event where they start up the Bronco check how much output these vents provide. This is one of the last mysteries not yet addressed.
i didn’t even think to ask unfortunately. Would’ve been worthwhile. I’m not sure if they’re allowed to start them at these roadshow events or not. I was there for probably an hour and only saw them activate the ignition to demo the sound system and 360 camera; never started them though.
 

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It would be nice if someone would at an event where they start up the Bronco check how much output these vents provide. This is one of the last mysteries not yet addressed.
Ranger has had the same vents since it’s return. They suck.
 

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Ranger has had the same vents since it’s return. They suck.
I thought i saw somewhere you can get extensions to bring it farther back under the seat, but i can't remember where i saw them.
 

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I thought i saw somewhere you can get extensions to bring it farther back under the seat, but i can't remember where i saw them.
They really just meant for heat. Don’t move enough air to do anything for cooling.
 

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They really just meant for heat. Don’t move enough air to do anything for cooling.
Definitely, only good for that since cool air doesn't rise like hot air.
 

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Thanks for sharing! Man, I do not miss those baby carrier days. 😂 I have a 2DR Isuzu and could twist and turn that carrier into the back seat like a champ, but those baby carriers are always a blessing and a curse. That kid will be in a car seat before you know it. Next test, umbrella stroller. 😉
 

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Did it have LATCH accessable easily?

Are you able to put the seat in either of the 3 positions in the back seat (driver, passenger, middle)
 

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Did it have LATCH accessable easily?

Are you able to put the seat in either of the 3 positions in the back seat (driver, passenger, middle)
Vaughn Gittin Jr mounted his son in the middle of the rear seat for a video so I would say yes to the latter.
 

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Awesome thanks for doing this. As I ordered a bronco for my wife’s car replacement. As it will be the daily driver kid hauler.

However, I’m skeptical 😭, if you added the base to your car seat, wouldn’t it have pushed it further up (and towards/into the driver seat?). Oh well, this provides ample evidence that you can fit a rear facing infant carrier in the back. So thank you again!


***for the other question @da_jokker

At my event visit, I did notice latch systems for both outboard seats but none for middle. They were easy enough to find by the markings on the seats. The middle seat you’ll have to use the lap/shoulder belt to secure any CRS.
 

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Vaughn Gittin Jr mounted his son in the middle of the rear seat for a video so I would say yes to the latter.
Only the outboard positions have the indicators for LATCH anchors, though.
I suspect if Vaughn's son was seated in the middle, it was done via belt lock-off.


Just ask if you have other questions or want to hear other impressions. I spent a while going over the car but my biggest deal breaker question was whether my child would fit and the answer is yes.
THANK YOU for this. We're due in August, and have a "plain" Pippa and base lined up for the early years. Wife's Pilot will probably be the primary family hauler, but still good to know this is feasible if push come to shove.

And I'm not going to lie...given where I'm at in the allocation list with my dealer, there's a good chance we'll be onto a forward-facing convertible by the time a Bronco arrives in our driveway... :)
 

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Only the outboard positions have the indicators for LATCH anchors, though.
I suspect if Vaughn's son was seated in the middle, it was done via belt lock-off.




THANK YOU for this. We're due in August, and have a "plain" Pippa and base lined up for the early years. Wife's Pilot will probably be the primary family hauler, but still good to know this is feasible if push come to shove.

And I'm not going to lie...given where I'm at in the allocation list with my dealer, there's a good chance we'll be onto a forward-facing convertible by the time a Bronco arrives in our driveway... :)
They supply 3 rear mounts but only two front mounts?

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