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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  3. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

    NHTSA #EA94002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

    NHTSA #PE93076

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #EA92012

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

    NHTSA #PE91150

    Status:
    CLOSED

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