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 2003 Ford Escape, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING

    NHTSA #RP04002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Engine Compartment Fire

    NHTSA #EA10002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #RQ09002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #DP09003

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #PE06048

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

    NHTSA #AQ10001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  8. INVESTIGATION: Cruise Control Cable

    NHTSA #DP12005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  9. INVESTIGATION: Stuck Throttle

    NHTSA #PE12019

    Status:
    RECALLED

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