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NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 1986 Ford Mustang

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 Mustang, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: STALLING

   NHTSA #PE87028

   Status:

   CLOSED

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2. INVESTIGATION: CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #PE93011

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA #PE89118

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: FR SEAT FLOOR MOUNT FAILS

   NHTSA #PE90052

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: SEATBACK FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA86010

   Status:

   RECALLED

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