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 1987 Ford Escort, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE88046

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT D-RING

   NHTSA #PE90063

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT

   NHTSA #EA90008

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: PASSIVE BELT FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE89143

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: REAR SAFETY BELT FIT

   NHTSA #EA88038

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE

   NHTSA #DP88007

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE91025

   Status:

   CLOSED

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