"Ford Escape SUVs Under Investigation for Door Safety Issues"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes from the 2020 and 2021 model years can open while the SUVs are being driven. The agency has received 118 complaints of spot weld failures in a door assembly bracket, resulting in 25 reports of minor injuries. Ford is cooperating with the investigation, and the probe will determine if a recall is necessary.