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 1987 Ford Ranger, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: UNDER SEAT FIRES

    NHTSA #EA88033

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS

    NHTSA #PE89129

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

    NHTSA #PE92029

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE STICKING

    NHTSA #EA90042

    Status:
    CLOSED

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