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 1985 Ford E-150, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI

    NHTSA #PE88054

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION

    NHTSA #EA87019

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

    NHTSA #PE87017

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FILLER NECK SPURT

    NHTSA #EA87002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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