# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
> NHTSA complaint `79576` · 1997-03-18 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
## Narrative
THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF/ACCIDENT/INJURY.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*