10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 9 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 314 miles
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Driver side door hinge/weld breaks. The metal pops, makes a loud sound, door then has to be forced shut. Due to this the window and lock does not work properly. It goes down particularly then stops. Was taken to New Brighton Ford and spoke with Dan who diagnosed the problem. Was told needed new door. The car was purchased brand new from Freeway Ford in October 2020. Was told no warranty and extended warranty does not cover body.
- Brooklyn Center, MN, USA
Loud popping noise when opening driver side door, feels like the door is starting to slip, at times have trouble closing, now the window when rolled down will not roll back up. Popping, cracking noise started 3+ months ago, have call into dealership at this time. Not able to use the window at all now and not sure the door will stay continue to be usable.
- Hollow Rock, TN, USA
A weld in the driver's side door assembly has failed. I am concerned that the door may inadvertently open while driving. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. I had no warning of the problem until the door mechanism failed and continues to fail with each opening/closing. I do not have the funds to repair/replace the door of the vehicle.
- Grand Ledge, MI, USA
The driver door makes a popping noise when opening and closing. Door now has problems closing and sometimes will not shut properly. Also, the window is not going up and down as fast as it should. Both problems happened around the same time and are believed to be related.
- Saint Charles, MO, USA
Welds that secure the door check arm to the driver side door failed. This makes the door very difficult to both open and close, potentially creating a safety issue. This is a known issue affecting these vehicles, and a recall should be issued to correct the problem.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
Weld on driver side front door for door limiting rod has broke. Door is difficult to close. Started with grinding sound inside door with popping friction prior to weld completely failing.
- Bemidji, MN, USA
The drivers door started making a popping noise when opened and then the welds on the door broke. Drivers side window would not go down.
- Jamestown, ND, USA
Drivers door has broken spot welds. Loud snaps when door is opened or closed. Power window won't go down all the way. From what I'm reading the door could just open up as you are driving down the road. Door checker bar needs to be replaced. Part #lj6z7823552 b.
- Howell, MI, USA
Driver side door hinge/weld breaks. The metal pops, makes a loud sound, door then has to be forced shut. Due to this the window and lock does not work. Driver side door broke first and now the passenger side door has done the same exact thing.
- Tuscumbia, AL, USA
While 360 miles away from home, the drivers side door made a popping noise, the window and controls in the door would not work, the window cracked and the door would not work properly. The window would not operate and remained halfway down cracked and broken, the rearview mirrors would not operate. I went to a dealership and was told that this was a recurring problem with this particular vehicle and that the door hinge welds had broken. The only warning I got was a popping noise inside of the door.
- Buena Vista, GA, USA
Drivers side door has become unwelded. Started as a popping sound and now the door is getting harder to close, the window does not roll down.
- Southgate, MI, USA
Spot welds on front passenger door has come undone. The driver door was repaired for the same problem at 32,000 miles. Car is now 61,000
- Redfield , AR, USA
Drivers door has a problem and closes on the driver it won-??t stay open. The strap that holds the door open is broken due to a manufacturing defect. Window will not open due to things out of alignment inside the door.
- Bowie , TX, USA
This issue affects the driver's door (left-front). The weld spots for the door dampening device within the frame of the door have failed. Prior to this failure the door would make three loud popping noises with each full opening and full closing of the door. This continued until all three weld points on this dampening devise have completely failed. Now the door is very difficult to open/close.
- Wilton, CT, USA
My driver side door began making a grinding/creaking noise when opening. It was rather alarming as it was loud and extremly noticibale everytime I would open AND close my door. At one point, I had opened my door while doing errands and I could not actually push the door closed without some physical force. Now the door makes a more hollow creaking sound while closing and opening the door. Recently, my driver side window has since malfunctioned (does not go down). I can push the button for it to go down, but it only moves two inches before it stops completly. I use my vvehcile to communte to and from work and to transport my children to school and back. This safety concern is alarming as the safety of myself is at risk if ever in an accident, potentially not being able to open the door or even the door unlatching while driving at highway speed of 120kms. I have voiced my concerns to my FORD dealership but due to not purchasing extended warranty at time of purchase, It is not covered and recommened to take to an autobody shop for servicing. The technician noted "it can be quiet expensive". There are no warning lights.
- Prince Albert, TN, USA
The spot welding on the door check broke off inside the door. The door doesn't open or shut right now, and the window no longer works.
- Lexington, SC, USA
The welds are breaking on the driver's side door. The hinge pops when the door is opened and is getting worse. The door feels like it will eventually not close properly (if it even is now).
- St. Louis, MO, USA
Spot welds failed on left side front door check arm. Driver side door was making a loud creaking noise. Window was also affected and could not roll down. Took the car into the dealer thinking this would be covered under the warranty or the extended warranty we purchased when we bought the car new. Dealership discovered the spot welds failed. Was told we've have to replace the door.
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
1.) Faulty welding of front left door hinge causes loud popping noise when door is in motion. Door would not close. Forced the door to close, which caused the door bracket to break off inside the door. Now the window will not roll down. 2.) Faulty welding of front right door hinge causes loud popping noise when door in motion. Hinge hasn't broken yet.
- Fairborn, OH, USA
- Nanaimo, AL, USA