The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1988 Ford Aerostar, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: PARK PAWL BENDING

    NHTSA #PE91127

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT CUTTING

    NHTSA #PE89021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA94025

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE94021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING LOCKING

    NHTSA #PE89092

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA91015

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE91005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  8. INVESTIGATION: CRACKED FUEL TANKS

    NHTSA #EA96030

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  9. INVESTIGATION: CRACKED FUEL TANKS

    NHTSA #PE96050

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  10. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA90042

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  11. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #EA89021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  12. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #PE89010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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