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2001 Ford Escape
11 Defect Investigations from the NHTSA

NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2001 Ford Escape
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 Escape, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING
NHTSA #RP04002
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING
NHTSA #EA02027
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE STALLING
NHTSA #PE01043
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INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
NHTSA #PE03030
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NHTSA #PE06048
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INVESTIGATION: Engine Compartment Fire
NHTSA #EA10002
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NHTSA #RQ09002
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NHTSA #DP09003
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INVESTIGATION: Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
NHTSA #AQ10001
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INVESTIGATION: Stuck Throttle
NHTSA #PE12019
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INVESTIGATION: GASOLINE VAPOR INTRUSION
NHTSA #RQ01001
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