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2019 FORD EXPEDITION — SEAT BELTS

1 injured · 2259536 · 2026-10-22

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPEDITION
Year
2019
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEAT BELTS
Speed
75 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

While driving my 2019 Ford Expedition on the interstate at approximately 75 mph, the driver side seatbelt suddenly and unexpectedly locked up and forcefully retracted without warning. At the same time, there was a loud popping sound resembling a small explosion, followed by a visible puff of smoke and a noticeable odor. There was no collision or impact that would have caused the seatbelt system to activate. The seatbelt tightened forcefully against my body cause me pain and injury. The seatbelt remained locked and could no longer be moved or adjusted. This incident created a serious safety hazard because it occurred unexpectedly while I was traveling at a highway speed. The vehicle and affected seatbelt are available for inspection. The cause of the malfunction has not yet been confirmed.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11772882
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown