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 1990 Ford Escort, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN

    NHTSA #EA95002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN

    NHTSA #PE94078

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FRONT BRAKE FIRES

    NHTSA #PE94089

    Status:
    CLOSED

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