# 1997 FORD F-150 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `161115` · 1999-07-30 · 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:** F-150
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
## Narrative
TAILGATE FELL OFF WHEN IT WAS BEING OPENED.  TAILGATE FELL ON THE DRIVER'S FOOT. WENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. NO BROKEN BONES.   *AK
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