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 2001 Ford Taurus, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

   NHTSA #EA03010

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

   NHTSA #PE03002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

   NHTSA #RQ03008

   Status:

   RECALLED

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5. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE/ACCEL PEDAL SEPARATION

   NHTSA #PE02035

   Status:

   RECALLED

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6. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATION

   NHTSA #RP03001

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

   NHTSA #EA06002

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

   NHTSA #PE05054

   Status:

   CLOSED

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9. INVESTIGATION: Speed control cable damage

   NHTSA #PE12033

   Status:

   CLOSED

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