# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
> NHTSA complaint `210161` · 2000-05-02 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- **Speed:** 38 mph
## Narrative
WHEN TRUCK CRASHED INTO A  HORSE HEAD-ON, TRAVELING ABOUT 38 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. DRIVER WAS INJURED.  DAMAGES ESTIMATED AT $10,000 DOLLARS.  *AK *ML
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