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Driver side door is making a click click sound when opening the door. Doing some research it seems the problem is that the hinge is broken and will continue to get worse. I have to go from the passenger side to get in and out or slightly open the driver door to get in and out.I also noticed that my power window doesn't go all the way down starting today 12/04/2023. I believe this is due to the door hinge problem. I hope this get a recall soon as I'm taking it to the dealership as I use the car everyday. I don't have thousands of dollars for a door replacement and not sure if this will go through my insurance if it's extremely expensive for nothing that I did wrong besides opening my door.
My driver side door began to make a popping sound and was hard to open and shut. Now it feels like the door will fall off or open while driving and has caused the window to no longer roll down. The Ford dealership (Bob Tomes) has acknowledged the problem and the same problem with other same year models but will not take care of the issue unless I pay full price out of pocket.
The driver's door hinge welds broke. Vehicle is available for inspection and do to the nature of the problem I am afraid that the door may fall off. The door and hinge piece need to be replaced to fix this issue. I called the Dealer, and they are aware of the issue but seem to not be willing to get this fixed without charging me due to me being 2 months outside of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. This is a Manufacture defect not an issue caused by me or an accident.
Driver side door began making a popping sound when opening and closing. Eventually window would not go all the way down. Took to dealer and they said there is a known problem with some spot welds associated with the door bracket and that Ford recommends replacement of the entire door. They also said this is not a recall and would cost around $1,800 since its out of warranty.
- Emporia, KS, USA
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Driver door retainer welds have cracked and separated. Making the door difficult to open or close and remain closed. There are no warning lamps this problem is already currently under investigation by NHTSA ssm 50150. Its time for a recall of this dangerous life safety issue as the door is able to open suddenly while driving
My driver side door's arm weld has broken causing my window to no longer function, the driver side door does not unlock electronically, my heads up display no longer works, and the door no longer has any resistance when opening. I understand there is a current investigation going on for these arm welds breaking and am reporting another instance of that. With my vehicle being at 70k miles the door is no longer covered under warranty.
The driver door hinge broke at the 3 weld spots and now the door sometimes closes and other times hard to close. It has also popped open while driving.
3 door welds (cracked) on drivers door. making popping noise when opening door. i have confirmed with auto body shop and car dealership, where car was purchased. 2020 ford escape, passed warranty. concerned that door may not close, or open. have heard the popping noise for months, just thought is was dirt in the hinges, but had it checked out at the auto body shop. body shop estimate is $2300
Drivers door Check Arm has broken from door because of faulty spot welds from factory. You no longer have control of door when opening and door can swing open to full opening and out of control. This problem was confirmed by Fred Beans Ford in Boyertown PA. Apparently according to dealership this is an ongoing issue and Ford Refuses to recall or fix if out of warranty. I was quoted $2800 for the repair. My car has 31500 miles on it.
The door hinge on the driver's side failed. The 3 weld joints broke off. At times the door will not shut and latch properly, and the driver's window cannot be lowered. The dealer I took the vehicle to informed me that this is a recurring problem with the 2020 Ford Escape. They have had many people with the same problem. Ford refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem.
Every time the driver side opens, I hear a popping sound. I took it to my local Ford dealership and apparently it was passed warranty just two days prior so no work has been done. They advised me that the welds failed on the door and now the car needs a new door and latch that will take at least a week to complete repairs. My car has only 32,000 miles so it's fairly new. I fear that the door will eventually give out on me and not close properly.
Left front driver side door, making loud popping noise when opening and closing. Almost could not close with most recent use. Afraid to open again in fear that I will not be able to drive my car or lock it shut.
Factory Spot welds in driver side door have failed. The swing arm is not attached properly. Door will not open or close properly and it also affecting the window.
Driver's side door hinge has failed. Per staff at two separate dealerships, a "cup" or where the end of hinge attaches within the door has broken loose due to failed spot welds. Staff at both dealerships claim this is a common occurrence. Ford refuses to participate in the repair even though staff indicates it should be a recall event. Concerned door hinge will either jam thereby not allowing ingress / egress or will shatter window as parts appear to be moving inside body of door.
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- Brownsville, TX, USA