A video has surfaced on TikTok that highlights the dangers of power-folding rear seats on a brand-new Ford Expedition. The experiment shows how a doll the size of a baby was crushed when the third-row seat folded, failing to detect the object placed on the seat.
The automatic seat fold function must stop if it detects a person or object placed on it. However, the video proved how this convenience option could crush a baby or child if left unmonitored.
The video begins with the third-row seat folding gradually with the doll placed on it. Clearly it was supposed to detect the pressure and stop folding. But that doesn’t happen.
The seat continues to fold, eventually crushing the doll. The woman at the back, who was observing the experiment, was shocked by what she had witnessed.
@whitneysheahan Literally broke my heart 😭 I went into this 100% thinking my seats would stop, as most of us would. My heart goes out to the little girl and her family. *In no way is this meant to be a mockery. This video is purely to help make others aware* #saftey #childsafety #carseatsaftey #fordexpedition #fail ♬ original sound – Whitney | SAHM 🖤
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Had there been a baby on that rear seat, the result would have been certain death. While there have been no reports of Ford recalling the Expedition to address this issue, Hyundai recently recalled select variants of the latest Palisade SUV and even halted sales after a two-year-old child was killed by a power-folding rear seat in Ohio.
Hyundai Recalls 2026 Palisade SUV After Death of Two-Year-Old Child on Rear Seat
MotorBiscuit reported that Hyundai has recalled 68,500 units of the Palisade in the U.S. and Canada after the rear seat caused the death of a child.
The 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy variants have been pulled from sale due to a problem with the second- and third-row powered seat assemblies that may not respond to contact with an occupant during the activation of certain functions.
The problem first came to light toward the end of last year, when Hyundai received three complaints about the rear power seat, which was then treated as a low-risk issue.
After the death of the child in the third row, the automaker has admitted that it received four recent reports of minor injuries to second-row occupants, bringing the total number of incidents to 17.
Hyundai is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an official recall so that the permanent fix can be performed at local dealerships free of charge once the solution is developed.
Affected owners are cautioned against placing a child or pet on the second- and third-row seats when pressing any of the power-folding buttons.
