# 1997 FORD F-150 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
> NHTSA complaint `78615` · 1997-06-27 · 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:** STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
PITMAN ARM HAD FALLEN OFF FROM THE STEERING SECTOR SHAFTS DUE TO MISSING RETAINER NUT AND WASHER, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*