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 2000 Ford Explorer, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

    NHTSA #DP05005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT WEBBING

    NHTSA #EA01008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT WEBBING

    NHTSA #PE00044

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT

    NHTSA #PE03020

    Status:
    RECALLED

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