# 2023 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID — SEATS:BARRIERS
> NHTSA complaint `1899210` · 2023-06-02 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE HYBRID
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEATS:BARRIERS
- **Miles at failure:** 600
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, his right leg made direct contact with the floor seat railing, causing a minor laceration. The contact stated that to prevent further injury, the contact duct taped padding to the end of the seat railing. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to reach out to Ford's warranty department; the contact was then transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 600.
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