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 1986 Ford Tempo, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: STALLING

   NHTSA #PE87028

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #EA89037

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #PE89118

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: HALFSHAFT FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE88034

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT SEPARATION

   NHTSA #EA91052

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT CUT AT WEBBING

   NHTSA #PE91098

   Status:

   CLOSED

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8. INVESTIGATION: SEATBACK FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA86010

   Status:

   RECALLED

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9. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE96005

   Status:

   CLOSED

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10. INVESTIGATION: REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE

    NHTSA #DP96002

    Status:

    CLOSED

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11. INVESTIGATION: FUEL PUMP FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE91025

    Status:

    CLOSED

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