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 1986 Ford Aerostar, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: UNDER SEAT FIRES

   NHTSA #EA88033

   Status:

   RECALLED

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2. INVESTIGATION: PARK PAWL BENDING

   NHTSA #PE91127

   Status:

   RECALLED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT FRAYING

   NHTSA #EA89032

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT CUTTING

   NHTSA #PE89021

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

   NHTSA #EA88027

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

   NHTSA #PE87052

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING LOCKING

   NHTSA #PE89092

   Status:

   CLOSED

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9. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA91015

   Status:

   RECALLED

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10. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE91005

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: DOOR FALLS OFF

    NHTSA #EA88028

    Status:

    CLOSED

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12. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA90042

    Status:

    CLOSED

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13. INVESTIGATION: FILLER PIPE SEAL

    NHTSA #EA88041

    Status:

    RECALLED

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14. INVESTIGATION: FUEL LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #PE88048

    Status:

    CLOSED

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15. INVESTIGATION: CRNKSHFT PULLEY BOLT FAILR

    NHTSA #PE88026

    Status:

    CLOSED

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16. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

    NHTSA #EA87020

    Status:

    RECALLED

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17. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #EA89021

    Status:

    CLOSED

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18. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #PE89010

    Status:

    CLOSED

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