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 2018 Ford F-450, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Power tailgate opens unintended

    NHTSA #PE18011

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Power Tailgate Release Systems

    NHTSA #RQ21001

    Status:
    CLOSED

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