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 1989 Ford F-250, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA93014

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SPARE TIRE FIRES

    NHTSA #PE91090

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: DEFECTIVE WIRING

    NHTSA #DP94002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

    NHTSA #EA91044

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

    NHTSA #PE91077

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: PARK BRAKE SLOW TO ENGAGE

    NHTSA #PE90067

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL EXPULSION

    NHTSA #EA91031

    Status:
    RECALLED

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