# 2001 FORD EXPEDITION — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
> NHTSA complaint `452246` · 2004-01-28 · 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:** EXPEDITION
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY SHEARED OFF.  THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A GUARD RAIL.  UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP.    *NM
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