# 1996 FORD EXPLORER — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `83644` · 1997-08-11 · 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:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
DRIVER HEAR STRANGE RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE THEN WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF STEERING.  VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK REAR OF A PARKED VEHICLE.  THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HAD FALLEN OFF DUE TO A BROKEN UPPER CONTROL ARM.  THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
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