Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
72 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S76
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S72
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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Mfg Campaign: 25S54
Recall Date: May 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25S21
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24S79
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24C39
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 24S33
Recall Date: May 10, 2024
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S27
Recall Date: May 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S73
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S47
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S33
Recall Date: May 13, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S21
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21S02
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S59
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20C19
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S49
Recall Date: Sep 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
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Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S35
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19C07
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1.6K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11553586
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Door would make popping sound when opening and closing front driver side door. Window will roll down slowly and up slowly. Stopped using for fear of window getting stuck in down position. Rivets on door have popped loose and door arm housing moves inside slot.
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Door would make popping sound when opening and closing front driver side door. Window will roll down slowly and up slowly. Stopped using for fear of window getting stuck in down position. Rivets on door have popped loose and door arm housing moves inside slot.
Additional Notes:
Door would make popping sound when opening and closing front driver side door. Window will roll down slowly and up slowly. Stopped using for fear of window getting stuck in down position. Rivets on door have popped loose and door arm housing moves inside slot.
Mfg Campaign: 11553362
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
The window tent is bubbling and warping down my windows impairing my view of the road, unsure of cause and it is available for inspection. Bubbles are visible the warping is harder to see in a photo, but it runs all the way down the window. It is impairing visibility through passenger and driver windows, causing depth perception issues and a risk to myself and other drivers. The Ford Dealership I recently went to to have other recalls fixed confirmed the issue and told me to file a complaint here. No warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem.
Corrective Action:
The window tent is bubbling and warping down my windows impairing my view of the road, unsure of cause and it is available for inspection. Bubbles are visible the warping is harder to see in a photo, but it runs all the way down the window. It is impairing visibility through passenger and driver windows, causing depth perception issues and a risk to myself and other drivers. The Ford Dealership I recently went to to have other recalls fixed confirmed the issue and told me to file a complaint here. No warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem.
Additional Notes:
The window tent is bubbling and warping down my windows impairing my view of the road, unsure of cause and it is available for inspection. Bubbles are visible the warping is harder to see in a photo, but it runs all the way down the window. It is impairing visibility through passenger and driver windows, causing depth perception issues and a risk to myself and other drivers. The Ford Dealership I recently went to to have other recalls fixed confirmed the issue and told me to file a complaint here. No warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11553399
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's side door made abnormal popping sounds while being opened, and all four windows failed to roll down. The front driver's side door later failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle through the front passenger's side door and climbed over to the front driver's side seat to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door hinges were fractured, and the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,502.
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's side door made abnormal popping sounds while being opened, and all four windows failed to roll down. The front driver's side door later failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle through the front passenger's side door and climbed over to the front driver's side seat to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door hinges were fractured, and the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,502.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's side door made abnormal popping sounds while being opened, and all four windows failed to roll down. The front driver's side door later failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle through the front passenger's side door and climbed over to the front driver's side seat to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side door hinges were fractured, and the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,502.
Mfg Campaign: 11553404
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side door made an abnormal sound when opened. Additionally, the driver’s door was not able to be securely closed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to fractured spot wields and the check arm mount in the door assembly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side door made an abnormal sound when opened. Additionally, the driver’s door was not able to be securely closed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to fractured spot wields and the check arm mount in the door assembly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side door made an abnormal sound when opened. Additionally, the driver’s door was not able to be securely closed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to fractured spot wields and the check arm mount in the door assembly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11553419
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11553196
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side door, the door made a loud crunching sound. Additionally, the front driver's side door would inadvertently close while the contact was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver's side door had three fractured spot welds and that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side door, the door made a loud crunching sound. Additionally, the front driver's side door would inadvertently close while the contact was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver's side door had three fractured spot welds and that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening the front driver's side door, the door made a loud crunching sound. Additionally, the front driver's side door would inadvertently close while the contact was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver's side door had three fractured spot welds and that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Mfg Campaign: 11553201
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11553271
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the driver’s side front door, he heard a popping sound. The contact stated inspected the door and became aware that the door weld was fractured and had punched a hole into the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fractured door weld was confirmed. The contact was informed that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the driver’s side front door, he heard a popping sound. The contact stated inspected the door and became aware that the door weld was fractured and had punched a hole into the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fractured door weld was confirmed. The contact was informed that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the driver’s side front door, he heard a popping sound. The contact stated inspected the door and became aware that the door weld was fractured and had punched a hole into the door frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fractured door weld was confirmed. The contact was informed that the front driver's side door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11553287
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552972
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552972
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to enter the vehicle however, the front driver's side door was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver's side front door was difficult to open and was also very difficult to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed door check arm weld. The contact was informed that the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to enter the vehicle however, the front driver's side door was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver's side front door was difficult to open and was also very difficult to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed door check arm weld. The contact was informed that the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to enter the vehicle however, the front driver's side door was inoperable. The contact stated that the driver's side front door was difficult to open and was also very difficult to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed door check arm weld. The contact was informed that the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11552978
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11553100
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552810
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552566
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side door failed to close securely. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spot welds in the check arm attachment needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,217.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side door failed to close securely. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spot welds in the check arm attachment needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,217.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side door failed to close securely. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spot welds in the check arm attachment needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,217.
Mfg Campaign: 11552575
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552700
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open, and the front driver’s side window also failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that she authorized a friend that was an independent mechanic to diagnose the vehicle and it was determined that the swing arm control and the spot weld had fractured, and the driver’s side door might need to be replaced. The vehicle was nor repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open, and the front driver’s side window also failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that she authorized a friend that was an independent mechanic to diagnose the vehicle and it was determined that the swing arm control and the spot weld had fractured, and the driver’s side door might need to be replaced. The vehicle was nor repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open, and the front driver’s side window also failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that she authorized a friend that was an independent mechanic to diagnose the vehicle and it was determined that the swing arm control and the spot weld had fractured, and the driver’s side door might need to be replaced. The vehicle was nor repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11552710
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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
Corrective Action:
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
Additional Notes:
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
Mfg Campaign: 11552734
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11552758
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2023
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