Ford patents smart door system with mechanical brakes that automatically stop doors before hitting obstacles, combining ...

Automakers have been tinkering with smarter doors for years. Luxury brands already have soft-close doors, powered sliders, and even front doors that open and shut with a button. Some cars use sensors ...

US regulators have said they were opening an investigation into 346,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles because a weld in the door assembly may fail, potentially resulting in a door inadvertently ...