My driver side door began making popping noise and it has been discovered the weld has broken.

- Artesia, NM, USA

The check arm on my ford escape broke off at the welding attachment point which lead to me having to drive down the road for 10 miles with my door ajar in order to get home It started making a popping noise a few days ago then I opened my door tonight and it completely broke off

- Mount Calm, TX, USA

My door was on the recall list and needs to be replaced. I had this checked in September 2024 but the doors are on back order. My broken door is a safety hazard it is not shutting properly and has been known to open.

- Blairsville, PA, USA

Front driver side door started clicking when open/closed about a month ago. Yesterday it started a loud thumping sound when opening. Upon closer investigation, four points where the door was welded to the arm mechanism have broken. The loud thumping sound is the internal brace hitting the door.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

Left front door check arm welds broken away (same as SMS 50150). Popping sound when door is used. Driver door difficult to open posing a danger.

- Rochester , MN, USA

Bracket that holds the check arm device in the door broke loose. It is not properly welded to the inside of the doors. Left stranded because the door could not be shut. Other 2021 Ford Escapes are having the same issues. There was no warning to indicate a problem with the door.

- Parowan, UT, USA

A cracking sound is heard when the door is opened and closed

- Revere, MA, USA

Drivers door Arm assembly that limits door opening. First it started to have a small 'click' when closing. Then it had a loud clicking and snapping noise. Tried to lubricate assy. Didnt help. The next day, the door wouldn't close. Inspected the arm and found it detached from the door at the welds. In order to drive vehicle i unbolted the arm at the door jam and removed the two nuts from the arm assy. Then pushed the assembly into the door. Made sure it Fell to the bottom of the door. Window works and door now closes and opens normally. But the door opens too far and doesnt stay open on its own.

- Merced, CA, USA

Door check bracket pulled off of door.

- St. Marys , OH, USA

Hinge on the front driver door the weld broke loose

- Crandall, GA, USA

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- Round Rock, TX, USA

The driver side door arm has broken without any reason. It now makes noise opening and closing and will need to be replaced

- Belfair, WA, USA

The spot weld on my driver's side door looks like it broke where the hinge is attached to the door. It's going to totally break.

- Corning, NY, USA

Driver front and passenger front door hinge making noise when opening. Dealer said a lot of people are having same issue but ford is only fixing ones when door falls off when weld completely breaks. Reported this to dealer on11/11/23 and was finally notified to bring in last week. Was called yesterday and was told not fixing at this time as was not safety issue yet! They said if door falls off it would warrant repair. This vehicle is under new vehicle warranty still and should be fixed without question. Dealer agrees it needs fixed but says they cant do anything now. I consider a possible door falling off a safety issue! Hopefully my wife does not fall out of vehicle when door falls off and maybe she can put it in back and drive to dealer with no door. Way to go ford!

- Portersville, PA, USA

The drivers door check arm welds are breaking, the plate is flexing inside the door.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

The door check system on the door assembly of my Ford Escape is attached to the body by three spot welds. These welds have come off and now it's not possible to lower the window. I was in a situation where I had to open the door to adjust my mirror on the road, this is very unsafe and can lead to accidents.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Driver side door hinge pops when opening and closing. Spoke to a Ford dealer and since we are now just over 36,000 miles, our warranty is out. Concerned the door will not close/open or open while in motion. Need to drive this vehicle to work everyday.

- Pottsville, PA, USA

The six Spot welds on the driver's door failed. The hinge bracket is adrift inside the car door. Al Packer Ford body shop advised this is a common flaw in the 2021 Ford Escapes.

- Essex, MD, USA

Door check bracket detaches from driver door when it is opened.

- Stockton, CA, USA

Driver door spot welds broken. Lot of noise opening door. Sounds like ready to fall off. Understand it has been reported by numerous others.

- Fortville, IN, USA