Ok Maverick sleuths….need help

[Huchipapa]

Greetings all. I have a sharp “clicking” in my driver’s door when I fully extend it when opening. No noise when it closes. I’ve tried silicone lube spray on the hinges to no avail. It only occurs during the hot months (May-September here in Texas). Any other ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

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[ianjay]

There was a problem with the welds inside the door that connect to the tension latch - as in, the welds break. I don't think there was any kind of a recall.
Perhaps the door swung open in a large gust of wind?

 

[BlueSpec1]

If it isn't the check arm assembly making the noise, then I'd wonder if a spot weld is failing like on Escape front doors.

Video: '20-'21 Ford Escape Door Check Broken Spot Welds Fix

Front Door Check Arm Assembly:

 

[710-oil-614]

That is a cracked door weld. Did the wind catch it? Swing it open too hard? Kids?

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Cracked door weld for sure

 

[Huchipapa]

Thanks all for your replies. No, it happens constantly during the summer heat months. Been happening since I got the truck 2 years ago. Only when you open, not when you close.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Out of warranty?

 

[Dirt820]

Mine started doing the same thing this spring.

I should probably take it in to see if it would fall under the extended warranty I bought, but I'm not confident about it.

 

[gjallen3]

It's not the welds failing. The welds are holding. It is the metal on the door shell that is too thin and failing. Literally ripping around the welds.

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