FORD 2009 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 - Manual (Page 177)

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
Restraint
Type Child
Weight
Use any attachment method as
indicated below by “X”
LATCH
(lower
anchors
and top
tether
anchor) LATCH
(lower
anchors
only) Safety
belt and
top
tether
anchor Safety
belt only
Rear facing
child seat Up to 48 lb
(21 kg)
X X
Forward
facing child
seat Up to 48 lb
(21 kg)
X X
Forward
facing child
seat Over 48 lb
(21 kg)
X
WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air
bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move
the vehicle seat all the way back. When possible, all children age 12
and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If
all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating
position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
177