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 2014 Ford Escape, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Door Latch Failures

    NHTSA #RQ19005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Door Latch Failure

    NHTSA #PE16001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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