[KBSimNL]

Hey all!

Sedan trunk has stuck closed - won't open with key or switch, showing ajar on the dash light but tight as a drum. Any ideas how to get in without taking a plasma cutter to the lid?

[scoobasteve]

KBSimNL,Aug 24 2006, 11:09 AM Wrote:Hey all!

Sedan trunk has stuck closed - won't open with key or switch, showing ajar on the dash light but tight as a drum. Any ideas how to get in without taking a plasma cutter to the lid?
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Do the back seats fold down in a sedan?

try opening it up from inside.

[Frost__2001]

first off welcome to the site,

second, what year ?

third, can you get in from the back seat to look at it? if you can try spraying a little WD40 or something similar at the lock to see if it will loosen any build up in that area.

[ANTHONYD]

Give it a good tug. Mine sticks too sometimes.

If the seats are locked up you may have to head out to the dealer for a new trunk lid switch. The contacts on mine are finiky too.

Your kid isn't in the trunk is it?

[Slimsride]

ANTHONYD,Aug 24 2006, 09:17 AM Wrote:Give it a good tug. Mine sticks too sometimes.

If the seats are locked up you may have to head out to the dealer for a new trunk lid switch. The contacts on mine are finiky too.

Your kid isn't in the trunk is it?[right][snapback]203871[/snapback][/right]

Although this isn't funny, I did find myself chuckling....i apologize...

[NefCanuck]

Depending on how the previous gen did it, getting access through the back seat may not be possible on the sedan. On my '05 the release for the seatback is, you guessed it in the trunk so if the trunk lid is stuck shut yer SOL.

NefCanuck

[microbunny]

Slimsride,Aug 24 2006, 12:01 PM Wrote:

ANTHONYD,Aug 24 2006, 09:17 AM Wrote:Give it a good tug. Mine sticks too sometimes.

If the seats are locked up you may have to head out to the dealer for a new trunk lid switch. The contacts on mine are finiky too.

Your kid isn't in the trunk is it?[right][snapback]203871[/snapback][/right]

Although this isn't funny, I did find myself chuckling....i apologize...
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i laughed too...only cause I know there is the emergency release in the truck so kids can get out!

[Crazirich]

yeah my releases are in the trunk (05) they should have both trunk and cabin release on them.. pain in the ass... I have managed to get my seats down from in the cabin before.. i'd have to go look at the car to remember how i did it...

[PIGEON1]

Crazirich,Aug 24 2006, 04:31 PM Wrote:yeah my releases are in the trunk (05)  they should have both trunk and cabin release on them.. pain in the ass...  I have managed to get my seats down from in the cabin before.. i'd have to go look at the car to remember how i did it...
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The switch on your dash doesn't work?....If so you might have to take the dash apart and re-seat the wiring on the switch cause after awhile the start to wear out (came from a ford mechanic) cause mine is starting to go. that might help you in your endevour.

If that don't work you got two options,

1. take it to a dealer and get it fixed.....could cost some nice coin, or
2. pound the hell out of the trunk lid with an axe or sledge hammer to get it open and then get a hole new one. That could cost some serious coin too. :D

But check and see wich is cheaper and then pick from the options that are there then. Oh and welcome to the other side of the universe (FC) and I hope you enjoy your stay and GOOD LUCK TO YOU NEWB.

[KBSimNL]

Thanks for all the replies - 'specially the one so concerned for my kid :rolleyes: - wish I could get my hands on that emergency release. I'm still stuck - hey Crazirich, did you figure out how to get the seats down/latch open? Read in another forum there's an access hole under the plastic rear seatbelt cover, but my mitts are too big to fit (only time I ever wished for smaller hands - you know what they say...)

BTW, it's a 2000, with 196,000 km - a real workhorse!

[GapBoyPCS]

Most of the issues with the rear trunk/decklid/hatch not opening are now centering around the following:

- poor contact in the switch in the dash
- shorted out wire somewhere (especially those with the hatchback and a possible weak design in the wiring harness)
- lock has seized because everyone goes for the button on the dash or their fobs

You could try and squirting some penetrating spray into the keyhole of the trunk. Maybe the lock mechanism has seized somehow.

I'd probably take it to the dealer to let them mess around with it. When everything is resolved, make sure you periodically use your KEY and open the trunk and other doors.

[KBSimNL]

Got in! Went to a bodyman pal who pulled off all the plastic around the 1/4 window and seatbelt, then reached in and tripped the seat latch. Cripes, whatta goin' on.

For a laugh, I tried contacting Ford Canada to see if they could offer some help. What a joke. Can you say runaround ... <_<

Date: 6 Sep 2006 12:23:43 -0400
From: crccan@ford.com
Subject: Ford of Canada
To: ksimmons@***
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Dear Mr Simmons,

Thank you for contacting the Ford of Canada Customer Relationship Centre. We received your message sent on 9/2/2006 regarding the concern with the trunk of your 2000 Ford Focus Wagon.

In order for Ford of Canada to be able to properly document and investigate your concern, we need to have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your vehicle.

Please contact the Customer Relationship Centre directly, where any representative would be glad to assist you. We can be contacted toll free at 1-800-565-3673. Our hours of operation are 8:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Hearing impaired callers with access to a TDD may reach us by calling 1-800-232-5952.

Mr Simmons, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you, but we look forward to hearing from you again. Thank you for your patience.

If you have any other inquiries or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them.

Thank you for contacting Ford of Canada.

Sincerely,
Steadman
Ford of Canada Customer Relationship Centre
[THREAD ID:1-33103D]



-----Original Message-----

From: ksimmons@***
Sent: 9/2/2006 12:14:06 PM
To: crccan@ford.com
Subject: Re: Ford of Canada

Thanks for your quick reply, but as I stated in my original e-mail,
still attached, I have contacted both dealerships in St. John's,
spoken with the supervisors in the appropriate departments and no one
a spoke with could give me an answer. I realize your website - and
therefore these e-mails - are essentially a sales tool, but surely
there is someone in the whole of Ford Canada who can tell me how to
get into my trunk.

KS

>Dear Mr Simmons,
>
>Thank you for contacting the Ford of Canada Customer Relationship
>Centre. We received your message sent on 8/31/2006 11:30:44 AM
>regarding your 2000 Ford Focus. We regret the circumstances that
>prompted to contact us.
>
>Regrettably, the Customer Relationship Centre is not a technical
>resource Centre. Inquiries of a technical nature are generally
>referred to our dealerships. Our dealerships' staff are highly
>trained experts with a focus on Ford and Lincoln products. In the
>rare case where a staff member of any dealership is unable to answer
>a technical question regarding one of our products, there are
>resources available exclusively to them directly from Ford of
>Canada, where answers may be obtained.
>
>We recommend that you contact the Service Manager at your local
>Ford /Lincoln dealership directly for further assistance in this
>matter.
>
>If you have any other inquiries or concerns, please feel free to
>contact us and we will be happy to address them.
>
>Thank you for contacting Ford of Canada.
>
>Sincerely,
>Enedina
>Ford of Canada
>Customer Relationship Centre
>
>
>[THREAD ID:1-32M2T7]
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>From: ksimmons@***
>Sent: 8/31/2006 01:00:47 PM
>To: crccan@ford.com
>Subject: Re: Ford of Canada
>
>After several minutes toying with the voice directions of your 1-800
>number, I have decided to reply instead to this e-mail.
>
>I am unsure what was inadequate about the information contained in my
>original note, given the parameters to which one must adhere on your
>website. Let me be more direct:
>
>I have a 2000 Ford Focus Sedan. The trunk latch has jammed, and I am
>unable to release it either with the key or the dash-mounted switch.
>The switch appears to be working, in that I can hear it tripping a
>mechanism when it pressed. The key will turn halfway to the point
>needed to unlock the trunk, but no further. I believe the latch has
>become loose in its mounting, and has jammed half closed. This I
>could fix, if I could gain access to the trunk.
>
>However, the releases for the car's back seats are located in the
>trunk. With no access to them, and with no other way to open the
>trunk lid, I ask again: How can I get into the trunk? Will unbolting
>the seats give me access to the seat latch, and therefore the trunk?
>Is there a way to access the seat latch cables from the car's cabin?
>I look forward to your reply.
>
>Ken Simmons
>
>
>>Dear Mr. Simmons
>>
>>We would like to discuss the issue you emailed us about, however due
>>to insufficient information provided we are unable to adequately
>>respond via email.
>>
>>Please contact the Customer Relationship Centre directly, where any
>>representative would be glad to assist you. We can be contacted
>>toll free at 1-800-565-3673.
>>
>>Hearing impaired callers with access to a TDD may reach us by calling
>>1-800-232-5952.
>>
>>Our hours of operation are 8:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday,
>>Eastern Standard Time (EST).
>>
>>We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you, but we
>>look forward to hearing from you again. Thank you for your patience.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>Enedina
>>Ford of Canada
>>Customer Relationship Centre
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>[THREAD ID:1-32M2T7]
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>
>>From: ksimmons@***
>>Sent: 8/28/2006 01:07:57 PM
>>To: <crccan@ford.com>
>>Subject: Ford of Canada - En
>>
>>Vehicle Info
>>--------------------------------
>><VIN: >
>>
>><What is the current mileage on this vehicle? (from odometer): 198000>
>>
>><What Ford or Ford-Lincoln Dealership are you working with?:
>>>
>>
>>
>>Inquiry/Concern
>>--------------------------------
>>Trunk latch stuck in 200 Focus
>>sedan - have contacted local
>>dealers without success on how
>>to access trunk. neither key nor
>>release button work. Can hear
>>switch working, key turns
>>halfway, no release. How can I
>>get into trunk to fix problem -
>>unbolt rear seat? Is there a way
>>to access the release cables
>>(security's one thing, but this is
>>ridiculous)? Am really at a
>>standstill on this, any help
>>appreciated.
>
>--

[ANTHONYD]

Wow.

I take it they REALLY do not like to give advice over Email.


Funny read though!

:lol: