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 1997 Ford Escort, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: WATER INTRUSION INTO AIRBAG MONITOR

    NHTSA #EA02008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR WATER

    NHTSA #PE02010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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