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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4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA94025

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE94021

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING LOCKING

   NHTSA #PE89092

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA91015

   Status:

   RECALLED

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8. INVESTIGATION: LIFTGATE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE91005

   Status:

   CLOSED

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9. INVESTIGATION: CRACKED FUEL TANKS

   NHTSA #EA96030

   Status:

   RECALLED

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10. INVESTIGATION: CRACKED FUEL TANKS

    NHTSA #PE96050

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA90042

    Status:

    CLOSED

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12. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #EA89021

    Status:

    CLOSED

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13. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

    NHTSA #PE89010

    Status:

    CLOSED

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