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 2020 Ford Explorer, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance

    NHTSA #RQ21002

    Status:
    PENDING

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Rear Axle Bolt Failure

    NHTSA #RQ23002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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