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 1991 Ford Escort, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: INADVERT. STEERING LOCKUP

   NHTSA #EA93007

   Status:

   RECALLED

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2. INVESTIGATION: INADVER. STEERING LOCKUP

   NHTSA #PE92082

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

   NHTSA #EA94002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

   NHTSA #PE93076

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

   NHTSA #EA92012

   Status:

   RECALLED

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7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

   NHTSA #PE91150

   Status:

   CLOSED

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