# 2019 FORD EXPEDITION — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `1998218` · 2024-06-10 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPEDITION
- **Year:** 2019
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
## Narrative
I was sitting in the passenger seat unbuckling the seatbelt. A loud noise went off behind me right almost like a gun shot. The seat shot from my hand and tore the leather in the car near the wind. The seatbelt also started smoking and left a smoke residue on the car. The seatbelt in locked in position and cannot be used any more.    My right thumb was hit and at this time is in excruciating pain. I cannot make a fist. I’m headed to the doctor for more specifics.
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