10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
501 miles

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problem #114

Aug 012023

Escape

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Driver side door started to make a noise while using it. Shortly after the door was hard to close and open at the same time and a pop sound happened and door could not close at all due to door arm breaking loose inside of door. I had to take the door apart and try to get the arm out which was a battle but I managed. Door swings open and closed way too easy now. Driver side window now has scratches from going up and down. I am taking my car in for a recall repair on September 15, 2023 and at that time the dealership will be looking into what they can do for me regarding the door arm repair since this happend just outside of the 36,000 mile warranty. The Ford Escape 2020 is at this moment at 38,525.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #113

Aug 012023

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Driver side door and power window malfunction

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #112

Aug 202023

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The driver's side door made popping or cracking noises when opening and closing. It eventually locked in place while open, and it could not be closed. I took it to the dealer where they initially said that the check strap needed to be replaced. After the part arrived and they disassembled the door, it was discovered that the welds on the component that holds the check strap in place were broken. The car was moved to the body/collision shop for further assessment. In the meantime, I've discovered this has happened with several other 2020 Escapes, but there is no recall as of yet. Obviously, this is a manufacturer defect that needs to be addressed in a more global and urgent manner.

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #111

Aug 232023

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The driver-??s side door has started creaking and having difficult shutting as of this afternoon. Looked closer at the door and the door limiting arm/ check arm seems to be defective and causing resistance and the creaking sounds. The spot welds on the door by the arm have completely come apart.

- Hartland, MI, USA

problem #110

Aug 232023

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The driver-??s side door has started creaking and having difficult shutting as of this afternoon. Looked closer at the door and the door limiting arm/ check arm seems to be defective and causing resistance and the creaking sounds. The spot welds on the door by the arm have completely come apart.

- Hartland, MI, USA

problem #109

Aug 222023

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The front door drivers side is making a cracking popping noise and is not latching. Was never in accident. Dealership says it is unsafe and needs to be replace. Window will not come down and it is also causing the airbag signal to come on. Dealship is u sure if airbag will work because of door. Cat is 3 years old and 37,000 miles.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

problem #108

Aug 172023

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Drivers door check arm welds broke. Three points. The door is not opening or closing properly. The window does not work properly because of this.

- North Adams , MI, USA

problem #107

Aug 152023

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I have been informed that the "door check welds" inside the driver side front door have cracked an separated, that it is not repairable and the door must be replaced. I took the car to the dealer I purchased it from and had it inspected by Ford certified technicians. The vehicle has not, as of this time, been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance company. There were not warning signs until the front door began making and awful noise when opened, I was told by the technicians at the dealership that that was when the welds cracked.

- North Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #106

Aug 072023

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There is a weld broken in door arm on driver's door and now driver's side window is not working.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #105

Aug 102023

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The driver's side door was making a creaking noise then a loud pop occurred. Took it to a Ford autobody shop and they said the weld on the check arm attachment broke. I can't use the window. Estimate for repair is over $2000. My car has 38659 miles and is a 2020 Ford Escape.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #104

Aug 082023

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Driver door doesn-??t latch properly, and window won-??t open/close.

- Oshkosh , WI, USA

problem #103

Jul 152023

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Warped Instrument Panel Upper Section -?" 2020 Ford Escape This should be covered by the manufacturer!!!!!

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #102

Aug 092023

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Driver door popping and cracking arm weld broken

- Oolitic, IN, USA

problem #101

Aug 092023

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Driver door popping and cracking arm weld broken

- Oolitic, IN, USA

problem #100

Aug 062023

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Door latch on drivers side has begun to make popping noise every time it is opened or closed.

- Blanchester, OH, USA

problem #99

Jul 302023

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The left front drivers door is difficult to open and close due to broken factory spot welds on the door where it attaches to a factory mechanism. This causes the door to make a popping sound and makes it periodically difficult to both open and securely close the door.

- Feura Bush , NY, USA

problem #98

Aug 012023

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Driver door hinge isnt working. Door doesnt stay open and is hard to close. Makes loud popping noise when trying to close. Driver side window doesn't go down.

- Shelby, OH, USA

problem #97

Aug 052023

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Drivers side door weld has failed at one point.

- Perryville, MD, USA

problem #96

Aug 012023

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My front drivers door started squeaking and yesterday it started making this crunching noise. I noticed that I have three holes on the inside front door panel where the hinges are. I was told by a mechanic that the door check arm on the interior of the door the weld did not hold and that was the noise I was hearing it braking. I can not open my door all the way and it gets stuck open sometimes. I called Ford and because my car is 2800 miles over warranty they will do nothing. Upon investigation I have found you have an investigation into this problem SSM 50150. I have a Ford 2020 Escape. How is it that the weld on a 3 year old car breaks? I have not had it repaired because of the cost involved. I feel this should be escalated to a recall.

- Gettysburg, PA, USA

problem #95

Aug 012003

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Driver side door front is making a creaking sound like a popping noise when opening.

- Cass Lake, MN, USA

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