Hey fellow Mustang dads, what car seat are you all using? 
I’ve got a 2017 GT and I’m a pretty new dad. My little one is almost a year old, and for now, the baby carrier’s still working fine. But I know we’ll need to switch to a rear-facing car seat soon with the latch system. Anyone have recommendations that fit well? I’m not ready to give up my Mustang yet.
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Just put the kid in the trunk. 
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That’s what my SUV is for. My oldest can start using a front-facing seat in the Mustang this year, so we’ll see how that goes. 
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Dad of four here. I’ll be honest, there’s no easy answer. All rear-facing seats are a pain in the butt, especially in a Mustang. Even though we’ve got a family car, there are times like today when I had to take my 3- and 4-year-olds out in my EcoBoost ‘cause the van’s in the shop. The car seats barely fit, and it’s definitely a squeeze. It’s doable, but uncomfortable. Just focus on getting a seat that’s safe, because whatever you pick, it’s going to be tricky to get your little one in and out until you both find a routine.
You don’t need to give up your GT if you’re okay with a little inconvenience. But if you’re thinking of having more kids, it might be worth considering a second car.
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Yeah, my wife’s got an Explorer, so we’re covered there. Right now, the baby fits fine in the smaller seat with the latch base. I’m just thinking ahead to when we need a bigger rear-facing one.
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I used to be a certified child safety seat tech. You don’t actually have to use the latch system for rear-facing seats if that’s your concern. A good seat with a belt lock might work better for you. You’re right, the Mustang’s back seats aren’t ideal for rear-facing seats, but once your little one is around a year old, they can use a front-facing seat. Rear-facing is preferred for as long as possible since it offers more protection in a crash, though.
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I switched from the carrier straight to front-facing. Unless your baby’s in a super small carrier, they might be ready for front-facing before they outgrow it completely.
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Rear-facing seats suck no matter what you drive… even in bigger cars or SUVs. But I managed it with a Camaro and my son (and I’m 6’5”!). When my second kid came along, though, I traded in the Camaro. Once my son was old enough to sit in the front, I got my Mustang and just used booster seats. To be honest, even when I had a bigger car, we always used my wife’s van for family trips. Now, I’ve got an old Jeep Liberty for running around with the kids.