Business · 02/12/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Receives Petition for 1996 Ford Escort Importation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has accepted a petition from a company, seeking to import 1996 Ford Escort passenger cars manufactured in Nicaragua into the US, as they are substantially similar to US-certified vehicles and can be modified to meet safety standards.