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 2008 Ford Escape, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

    NHTSA #DP12006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Loss of power steering while driving

    NHTSA #DP15001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: TIRE VALVE CRACKING

    NHTSA #PE08060

    Status:
    CLOSED

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