Ford Escape SUVs Investigated over Doors That Could Pop Open

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a door weld problem that could affect more than 345,000 2020 and 2021 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid SUVs.

• According to more than 100 complaints filed with the safety agency, the door can come open suddenly or not stay closed.

• The decision to recall the vehicles has not yet been made.

The Ford Escape is under scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because of an issue with a front door weld that could cause a door to open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. The problem affects 2020 and 2021 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid SUVs, and any recall could involve 346,071 vehicles.