# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — WHEELS
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `97254` · 1998-02-04 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 6
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS
## Narrative
A WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTIN GIN A COLLISION/ FATALITY AND SIX INJURIES.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*