NHTSA Complaint #11527213 — 2020 FORD ESCAPE

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver's side hinge had fractured. The contact stated that there were three holes in the door. While opening and closing the door, there was an abnormal popping sound heard. Additionally, the window failed to roll down completely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door and hinges needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.