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 1985 Ford F-250, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

    NHTSA #DP89005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FIREWALL FRACTURE

    NHTSA #PE89130

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS

    NHTSA #PE94065

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

    NHTSA #PE87017

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM

    NHTSA #PE90023

    Status:
    CLOSED

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