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 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Pedestrian alert sounds

    NHTSA #DP22005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

    NHTSA #DP12006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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