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 1988 Ford F-250, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: UNDER DASH FIRES

   NHTSA #PE94034

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA93014

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE FIRES

   NHTSA #PE91090

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

   NHTSA #DP89005

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: FIREWALL FRACTURE

   NHTSA #PE89130

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: DEFECTIVE WIRING

   NHTSA #DP94002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

   NHTSA #EA91044

   Status:

   RECALLED

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9. INVESTIGATION: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

   NHTSA #PE91077

   Status:

   CLOSED

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10. INVESTIGATION: PARK BRAKE SLOW TO ENGAGE

    NHTSA #PE90067

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: FIRES

    NHTSA #PE89020

    Status:

    CLOSED

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12. INVESTIGATION: FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM

    NHTSA #PE90023

    Status:

    CLOSED

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