Isofix in new style Ford Focus

harveybobbles

I'm sure isofix was standard on the Focus. We have an 06 plate one at work. I'll check this weekend when I'm back...

daveyjp

venna wrote: »

Hi

Thanks for the replies.

We got the isofix attachments fitted last weekend and went to Mothercare to make sure they fitted the make of system we wanted. They tried both Britax and Maxicosi and found that because of the slope of the back seats all the rear facing seats (approved for our car) are held too upright for a baby i.e. baby would be sitting up like you would at a table meaning it would have to support the weight of its own head. Looking at it we agreed with the Mothercare people.

I rang Britax but they don't feel its a safety issue, even though they acknowledged babies don't have the musculature to support their heads until ~3months!

(1) I'm amazed that this is an issue on a focus, the most common car, and that the bases don't accomodate it
(2) back to square one .....

Anyone else with a new style Ford Focus have this issue? Our garage have never heard of it before?

Classic problem as I mentioned above - the only standard thing about ISOFIX are the fixings - the rest of the car is not designed around taking an ISOFIX seat.

Do Ford do their own range of seats?

venna

Ford supposedly work with Britax which is why we were so surprised it didn't fit ... the Maxicosi was actually a bit better but would still only be usable after 3 months ... :wall:

We tried the belted bases and they held the seat too upright as well. The only option I've found so far is a huge Britax 'First Class Plus' which can't be used with a travel system (belted in), so would just have to put her in and pick her out it each time. But it is an option.

I'm really concerned at the advice Britax are giving out re: its not a safety issue to have a newborn supporting the weight of its own head. Luckily we tested it and knew already ... what about those who don't.

goldspanners

is this why i have a crooked neck and spinal problems these days, back in the 80's my dads mk1 polo didnt have isofix or whatever it is and now i have a permanent humph. i dread to think how my little head got thrown around back in the day.:eek:

vikingaero

goldspanners wrote: »

is this why i have a crooked neck and spinal problems these days, back in the 80's my dads mk1 polo didnt have isofix or whatever it is and now i have a permanent humph. i dread to think how my little head got thrown around back in the day.:eek:

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

When my dad did an emergency stop he would hold out his arm to stop me sliding into the dashboard.:D And when I felt tired to stop me from flopping about he would tell me to sleep on the rear parcel shelf.:D:D:D Those were the days.:p

matthewh

Have you tried the Mamas and Papas car seat with the Isofix base.

Thats what we had in the Focus C-Max and that was fine.

venna

matthewh wrote: »

Have you tried the Mamas and Papas car seat with the Isofix base.

Thats what we had in the Focus C-Max and that was fine.

Thank you for the suggestion :A
Visited M&Ps today, told them the problem and they knew exactly what I was talking about *phew*.
They pointed me towards their belted base that actually has a tilt adjustment mechanism. The car seat still needs a bit of belting in but its relatively easy.

So relieved as this is a not perfect but is definitely a workable option ... Thank you!!!! :j

pa2539

I've had exactly the same problem. My baby is due in october and I wanted the M&P pliko travel system. My car is a 56 plate focus and I was assured all cars after 05 had isofix points, mine hasnt.
I was told either to buy the new car seat and put in car on it's own or you can buy a SIP base which attaches into car and clicks in as the isofix would.
Another thing to save you a bit of money if you know which one you want, halfords have the same car seats for the same price as M&P and come direct from the supplier (the SIP bases are cheaper than M&P) but there is code for 10% off until 9th June which is MABMAY09 and you could also try going through quidco (5%) to be even cheekier. Hope this helps.

BarryBarnstable

Hi I've just bought an 06 cmax and thinking about getting the Isofix points installed. I already have a mamas and papas Primo Viaggio and wondered if anyone knows if the isofix base for this fits the cmax? Thanks

Mankysteve

The Iso-fix is there in most of there modern cars it just hidden underneath the fabric i think £18 for the plastic part and cut in the seat fabric. Problem with the Cmax is due to the false floor if the seat needs a supporting post you'll wont find one that's long enough.

http://www.cmaxownersclub.co.uk/forum/iso-fixings-standard-but-not-accessible_topic2359.html