# 1996 FORD WINDSTAR — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `136285` · 1998-06-29 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL TO FALL OFF, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYING.  CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS.  PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*