"Ford Escapes Under Investigation for Unexpected Door Openings: Highway Safety Concerns"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating complaints from Ford Escape owners regarding doors that have opened unexpectedly while driving. The probe focuses on 2020 and 2021 models, with 118 complaints and 25 reports of minor injuries related to the door issue. The NHTSA is assessing if this poses an unreasonable risk to highway safety, while Ford is cooperating with the investigation. No formal recall has been announced yet.