# 1997 FORD F-150 — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `98788` · 1998-02-18 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS
## Narrative
EA97027;  WHEEL SEPARATION, WHILE DRIVNG ABOUT 45 MPH  WHEEL ON THE LEFT FRONT FELL OFF.  THE TRUCK WENT INTO A SIDEWAY, SLID AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH, THEN CRASHED INTO  A TREE.  THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.   *AK
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