After owning this car for 38 months we were out running errands and the driver's door began making a cracking noise when opened or closed. We visually inspected the door and found that it was related to the bracket that keeps the door from opening too far, . The bracket did not appear to be broken on the outside of the door but upon further further review, we noticed that 3 spot welds that secured the bracket inside the door had failed. I have attached a picture of the failed welds taken by the body shop (circled in yellow). The assessment of the body shop was that the door needed to replaced due to a "design flaw" that was known by the manufacturer. When I spoke to the body shop manager he said that he had replaced several doors for the exact same reason in his shop. This car was never in an accident so this issue is just from normal opening and closing. We noticed that the other 3 doors did not have the same method for attaching the bracket to the inside of the door. The loaner car the dealer gave us was also a Escape model (2023) and the flaw had been corrected. Had the car ever been in an accident on the driver's side and those welds did not hold there could have been serious injuries or a fatality. I am requesting that a recall be issued for that model of Escape for 2020 to replace the driver's door.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

Driver-??s door started to make a loud popping sound. Found that weld spots on the door had failed. Local dealer removed the door check so now the sound is gone but need to be careful opening door in the wind. They have quoted $2,235 to replace the door! Already charged me $52 to remove the door check. I don-??t feel safe driving this car being unsure if the door will stay latched. I hope there is a recall by Ford to fix this problem.

- Brainardsville , NY, USA

The welding spots on the fort broke off.

- Roseville, MI, USA

My drivers side door makes a creaking noise and window doesn-??t roll down

- Danby , VT, USA

The component or system that is failing/malfunctioning is the opening and closing of the driver side door. Yes, it is available for inspection upon request. My safety/the safety of others are put at risk should the door opens during driving or at any time without a physical being opening it. No, the problem hasn-??t been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center not to my knowledge. The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives but has been inspected by myself and others. No, there was not any warning lamps, or messages of the problem prior to the failure. However, there was other symptoms which included a mild sounding popping noise coming from the driver door when opening it to enter and exit the vehicle. This first appeared about two days prior to the component or system complete failure/malfunction.

- Villa Rica, GA, USA

Driver side door the door spot weld that is for the door arm that opens has broken on 07/28/2023. Took it to local Ford dealership not covered past 3 year 36000 mile warrantty. This is a defect from Ford and should be covered

- Midland , TX, USA

Door is making popping sound when open. Both driver side and passenger front doors. The driver side window won't roll down.

- Lafayette , LA, USA

Drivers side check arm broke resulting in 3 rivet joints to break where it-??s attached to the inside door skin. SSM 50150 for fleet vehicles addresses this. This was purchased from Enterprise. Was told a new door skin was required along with the check arm replacement. Over $1200. This should be a recall.

- High Point , NC, USA

Driver's side door not closing completely, making loud cracking noise. Unable to roll window down. Door not closing completely is a safety hazard while traveling, concerned the door might open while moving. Because the door isn't closing all the way, it's messing up the electronics as well. The door welds where the bracket attaches has come detached.

- Callao, VA, USA

Spot weld on door may exhibit cracks or broken spot welds in the left front door at the check arm attachment point in the door assembly. Door pops and cracks when it is opened or closed due to welds failing. We took it to the ford dealer and they told us there is not a recall on it so we will have to pay for the repair and IF there is a recall on it they will pay us back for the repair cost. Will that be the dealer price or the price we had to pay at another garage" We have a repair scheduled at another garage. It will be $400. IF YOU DON'T OWN A FORD, DON'T BUY ONE. This model already has had 10 recalls! Ford don't build cars, they build junk! DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT YET"

- Evansville, IN, USA

The front left drivers door check guide bracket spot welds have separated from the door frame resulting in the door not opening and closing properly, the window will not roll down or up with the door closed.The door can only open about half way and doesn't shut properly without using unexcusable force.The spot-welds are clearly broken because there are 3 holes in the door where the door check mounting bracket is spot welded to the door shell.If I need to get in or out of the vehicle very fast in an emergency, the door may not open enough for me to get in or out or may not even open at all.If I need to roll down the window with the door shut in an emergency situation I will not be able to, I would have to break the window to escape danger.Ford needs to be responsible for fixing this problem that is clearly a manufacturing defect.A recall by Ford is due immediately to fix this dangerous issue.

- Forest , VA, USA

The left front door is making popping noises. Body shop has stated that the spot welds on the door have failed and the entire door will need to be replaced. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety issue is that the door could open while driving threatening life of those in car and on highway if door were to pop open. The problem has been confirmed by independent service center. Plan on bringing car to dealership for inspection. No warnings prior to failure, just started without warning.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

When opening and shutting the drivers door it makes a terrible popping noise and is hard to shut.

- Lexington, NC, USA

Dealer advised it is a bracket inside the door that has broken, possibly due to broken welds holding said bracket. The Dealer advised that this is an unfixable issue, and the entire door needs replaced. If it is not fixed, the dealer said it will cause other issues with the door, possibly leaving it inoperable. Dealer also confirmed this is a very common issue with this model and that it is not covered. The Dealer said I will need to repair at my own expense, with an estimated cost of $2,000 or more.

- Woodhaven, MI, USA

Driver side door kept clicking when opening or closing. At one point while opening, hinge where it is riveted in broke off and door will not close properly.

- Lexington, SC, USA

1 Engine Fire Safety Recall Dealer not able to fix the problem. 2 Driver's side door hinge broken window will not go down. Dealer told me this is not a manufacture problem.

- Louisville , KY, USA

My check arm broke at the welding sites and has now affected my locks, window, and the door staying open/shut. I am worried about my window shattering and my door not closing or opening while I am driving. My locks are no longer working which leaves me to be worried about someone getting into my car, since there is not way for me to lock my door. They don-??t even work with the key fob. The outside manual lock will not turn. The problem was confirmed by the dealership Ken Stoepel Ford In Kerrville, TX. But they will not fix it because it is out of warranty due to mileage. There was no warning of this. I was parked when it happened. I simply opened my door to get in and it snapped.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

In February 2023, we noticed a popping/ snapping sound coming from the driver's door and it would not stay open on its own. Over the next couple weeks the power window began having trouble staying up and then it simply would not stay up at all. In March I took it to the dealership it was purchased from and had it looked it. After a couple hours I was told that the spot welds had failed and that the only way to fix it was to replace the entire door at my expense (approx $2k). The gentleman in charge told me it was not the first he had seen with this issue and if I got it repaired anywhere to keep my receipt for any issues recalls. The only solution I had was to have my husband get the window into place and disconnect the electrical to the window buttons. I have also had to deal with many bruises on my legs due to the door randomly closing on me while getting in and out. I'm disabled and this is a major problem for me. I have personally inspected the door and there are three holes next to the interior door panel that I believe are the location of some of the broken welds.

- Fall River, KS, USA

My car is displaying similar symptom found on a fleet version of the car - SSM 50150 - 2020-2021 Escape - Cracked Or Broken Spot Welds In The Left Front Door At The Check Arm Attachment Points In The Door Assembly.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The door started popping when it was opened and closed. After one day the weld completely busted loose and the window no longer rolls down either.

- Butler, TN, USA