Ford Focus Electronic Trunk Release

[@Techusiast]

I always watch videos before attempting a repair and this made my job a lot easier fixing my 2005 Ford Focus hatchback! Thanks, appreciate it!

[@nigdcfc9874]

Nice one Badgertronix this is a good video which sets the process out easily. I almost got there, the two T20 bits came out easily from the trim panel. Unfortunately two of the four 10mm nuts were seized onto the thread and span round without undoing (probably as a result of the car being in rainy old England). Drastic problems calls for drastic measures so I removed the rear registration plate to give me enough clearance and drilled sideways into the trunk switch on either side from the outside of the trunk if you get me. I drilled right through the switch sides and managed to get through the internal side spring tabs which enabled me to take the faulty trunk switch out from the outside. I'd already undone the electrical connection from inside the trunk. Fitting the new switch was straightforward. The only downside being that as I fitted the switch from the outside of the trunk I had to remove the black rubber V cone from the wire to be able to thread it through. I've tried to make do with a bit of silicone sealant applied from inside the trunk lid to deter rainwater. I bought a pattern part (a part made by another manufacturer than Ford) off Ebay for significantly less than what Ford are asking which does the job. Again.....very informative video. I hope you didn't scratch the trunk lid on your garage door. This is my second Focus Estate (station wagon) and is a German built model same as yours. Made at the Ford Louisa factory in southern Germany where they used to make the Ford Capri and Granada.

[@stuzman52]

Very nice of you to show one of your viewers how to change out the latch switch and harness assembly.

[@Badgertronix]

It's nice to be able to help and I was lucky I had the part on hand

[@KayzahGB]

DUDE! Thanks for making this! You done it so quickly, only messaged you yesterday. This has given be absolute clarity of what to do now. I had tried taking the switch out from the outside and snapped the plastic LOL. Oh well, buying a whole new switch and cables as I write this. I do have the same car as you but as a hatchback not the estate (wagon) body type so im assuming its the same principle.

[@Badgertronix]

+KayPoint you got lucky I had the part handy and had done it before! Hatchback is the same process but just need to double check the part number. I think it's the same.

[@darrenparry3188]

Thanks to your video, I managed to replace my boot switch on my hatch, so I have a working boot again! Thank you!

[@ChapmanWW]

Just changed mine on a 2005 hatchback, and this video has perfect instructions. Thanks!

[@Form7]

Thanks Dude! I just fixed my hatchback switch. I found also the "master problem" that affects many ford switches. They are not hygro-isolated, so during the years, humidity permeates into the switch himself. I found traces of green copper into the micro-switch. I just cleaned it and re-assembled (under a microscope) and now it works fine. (so now I have a backup unit) The new button I bought from Poland is completely sealed, and could be out in the storm. I hust paid 7 euros and I fixed this problem forever. Again Thanks you for your video. You could not have been more understandable!

[@Badgertronix]

Awesome! Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the info

[@alvarovallejos8465]

Just what I needed, all instructions were spot on, now I can open it without the remote, thank you! I used my fingers to prise the panel and it worked fine. The fourth screw is better dealt with a normal spanner, there is a hole on the metal that allows you to access it side wise, otherwise I couldn't do it with my ratchet

[@txsviking]

Not one power tool was injured during the filming of this repair. Great video!

[@Badgertronix]

+txsviking cheers! Power tools haven't made it here yet, I prefer the craftsman approach 😂🤣

[@grahamstallard4883]

Spot on Badgertonix. Just what I needed to know. :) The nuts looked like captive one for screws from the trim side.

[@zhookeeper]

Old vid, exactly what I needed to get me going. I have a hatch, but this pointed me in the right direction👍

[@martinhudson2552]

Just ordered a switch for my 2.5 focus estate. Great video. Will give it a go. 😊

[@Road..Runner]

I got the same problem, switch is stopped working. This tutorial helps to change it. Big thanks.

[@Badgertronix]

+Gatis Berzins awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@ziggassedup]

Helping is what it's all about.

[@Badgertronix]

+ZIGgassedUP exactly. Cheers Zig

[@johnmortimer211]

very helpfull thank you all the years ive had my focus i never realised i could undo tail gate in the button

[@MrGeurrilla]

My boot wont open with or without key. When i press boot button or key fob there is no click anywhere no sound at all. Wondering what could it be

[@AlanCooney]

I fixed mine without removing panel! 2010 Fiesta Mk7, carefully prised switch out with 2 putty knives & screwdriver. When I reassembled it was “loose” fit, so added a black self tap screw to either end to securely hold with no danger of rattling around. The screws are not noticeable owing to being in shadow area above number plate.

[@GoldReefCity]

@badgertronix thank you for this video. Exactly the information I was looking for.

[@breg9368]

How do would I know if this is the problem my indicator lights say my trunk is open and it is closed. could it be just my fuse?

[@EXOVCDS]

I had a bit of a Golf 4 flashback there for a moment... that rear panel & latch look very similar to the VW setup!

[@Badgertronix]

+Thomas EXOVCDS true!8 I guess they were designed around the same time.

[@iainj8256]

Thanks worked well on a UK 2010 Fiesta, saved me a lot of time.

[@Badgertronix]

Fantastic. Glad it helped you out

[@CaptOverShoot]

Just a thought, this switch is identical to the Fiesta Mk7 and many others, the release switch can be removed in seconds with a sharp pointed pry / lever inserted at any end. It takes only seconds to remove and unplug. I bought a replacement for under £8 in the UK. But the switch could have easily been repaired by removing the 6 phillips screws and dried out, as it was the moisture inside the switch that kept triggering the Boot Opening on my Fiesta. I just used rope to hold the boot lid at the easiest height to work on.

[@OlaB-ld6et]

Nice info, mine works fine just the plate light thats broken.. wonder if fix or replace is best, mines a -17 ,. Shop tells its replace only

[@jaanuskalda6841]

I was wondering if the electronic trunk release can be opened manually too or only by key?

[@safcsteve]

Getting the problem that when I start the car the boot pops open. Could it be this switch that needs replacing? Thanks

[@ThePlowGuys]

Nice quick repair. It is nice to have those quickies sometimes. -John

[@Badgertronix]

That's what she said. Cheers John

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Well tell her to talk to my wife.

[@LiveoneLee]

Is this the same/similar setup on a 2010 s-max? I have exact same issue, I’m guessing water ingress from bad weather a few weeks ago, 1st symptom was random unlocking while driving and then only unlocking off the key also the number plate lights went out at the same time

[@Marc-io6pv]

Nice one. I have a hatchback with the same problem. It's an ex cop car so wondering if they pulled that wire out. I'll check and see if it's that or the switch failed like you suggest.

[@OoshEahBeii]

Hi there, if the boot also won't open with the key would it be the same problem? Thank you.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

One person or a bunch of people a help is a help. Thanks for helping.

[@Badgertronix]

MostlymoparIH glad to help anyone where I can 😀

[@mostlymoparih5682]

:> )

[@smudger671]

Would have been 10 times easier had Ford made the switch fixed from the front with a couple of screws!

[@JL3Wind]

Going to try this out in a couple of days, thanks for the advice!

[@Badgertronix]

Good luck!

[@Badgertronix]

No, you don't need to. Cheers

[@radekw708]

mine wont open off key or latch but I can hear the relay inside the car so I think the motor is fried or a fuse?

[@CAPTeam]

Unfortunately the four screws that need to come off the plastic part won't come off 😪

[@timwilliams2140]

I have a saloon version of this mk2 focus, and I think I’ve got the same issue. The boot lid won’t open. When I click the boot release button on the key and listen in close there is a slight tick noise. When I try to open the boot lid on the switch it doesn’t work. Is it the same part as in this video I need to replace then?

[@Olliethepizzaman]

Cheers for this - made this job super easy!

[@Badgertronix]

awesome, thanks

[@ballkeeper6662]

done mine ,and open the old boot realise and there a fuse ,which had water in hence not ,might be worth checking out before ordering a new one

[@supyrow]

Nice Repair! well done!

[@Badgertronix]

+su pyrow cheers!

[@AlexandreLima-kh6gi]

Very helpful. Thanks from Brazil

[@bossvaly30]

Thank You for tutorial was helpful!

[@igordugonjic]

my latch is working but back light in the cabin wont turn on, believe that there is some switch in the trunk lock itself, thank you for the video!

[@kenbanaag9335]

Hi mate. I’m sorry. I’m not used to fixing stuff like this but what should I do if the remote doesn’t open the trunk?

[@Badgertronix]

Take it to your mechanic

[@ranimbill9331]

How much did the switch cost? I have the 2016 ST Focus. After a raining stormy day, the remote would not open the boot, no sound, latch don't work either. After a day it started to open by hand but with several tries and harder presses of the latch. Any ideas. Many thanks. I am Sydney

[@Badgertronix]

$80 I think. Sounds like something got wet. You'll need to take it apart and do some testing

[@steveparadox1]

Brilliant! Thank you ❤

[@andymilward1281]

My tailgate will not open its 2008 Ford Focus tdi saloon key fob will open 4 doors not the boot how do I gain entry

[@Badgertronix]

+Andy Milward if it doesn't open with the key or the switch it sound like the lock itself is broken. You'll probably have to get in the boot and have a look and hope it's a connection issue. I don't know how you'd go about taking the lock out manually. Cheers

[@12000timadams]

Great video, my 2010 fiesta has the same problem, hopefully it'll be the same process, thx.

[@Badgertronix]

Did it work?

[@12000timadams]

@@Badgertronix dunno yet, took the old one out, it looked knackered. So have a new one on order, £8. Will try and remember to repost when fitted.

[@12000timadams]

@@Badgertronix yep, worked a treat, thank goodness it wasn't the control board. Thanks again.

[@GlossaME]

Exactly what I need. Cheers sir!

[@Badgertronix]

thanks

[@craig374]

Great video, well explained.

[@MakeItMetal]

great video, i have a similar problem with my wife's beetle. thanks :)

[@Badgertronix]

+jason andrews welcome and thanks for watching. Captain Jerk sent me to your channel. Haha when your message flashed up on my phone it said, 'I had a similar problem with my wife'. Made me chuckle. Very common on Beetles and the mk4 Golf problem

[@MakeItMetal]

haha..i did have a similar problem with my wife!!! thanks for dropping by and for the sub..its really appreciated

[@SteveRobReviews]

Badger do you live next to a bird sanctuary . OMG I couldn't sleep at night. Good job buddy and I hope your sister can fix hers now. Cheers

[@Badgertronix]

+STEVE ROB I must be low on 12 gauge shells 😂🤣 birds and helicopters is all we hear here at the moment

[@mostlymoparih5682]

The body can get used to anything even death.

[@SteveRobReviews]

MostlymoparIH Even death , I'm going to try it out one day.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

I said he was mostly dead. Princess Bride. Billy Crystal

[@wysetech2000]

STEVE ROB If the birds in NZ are the same as ours i think they sleep at night and are quiet unless they snore loudly.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

nice vid mate subscribed

[@Badgertronix]

+bodgit and leggit garage awesome! Welcome, big fan of your vids

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Badgertronix thanks mate will be watching a lot of yours over the next few days as well

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Badgertronix thanks mate will be watching a lot of yours over the next few days as well

[@tarekmatar142]

Hello, Great work it is really helpful. Could you tell me the exact name of this part in order to buy it from the internet?

[@lovestory0]

thank you you help me to replace mine , very helpful video

[@Badgertronix]

Awesome, glad it helped

[@MrSpongie1]

Yeah same thing happen to my 97 Golf...

[@Badgertronix]

+Channel 33 with Spongie seems like a common problem. Thanks for stopping by!

[@davidpark5604]

Don't cover 2015 Ford focus removal of licence plate button and LED UNIT

[@caahacky]

Thanks that's brilliant.

[@wysetech2000]

Nice of you to tear your car apart to help someone.

[@Badgertronix]

+wysetech2000 yup. Proof that sometimes I can be helpful 😂

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Cool

[@Badgertronix]

+Calvin's Corner72 thanks for stopping by

[@nigdcfc9874]

Dratted spell check that should say Saarlouis factory......

[@wyattoneable]

Whoa. Your channel is getting some notice if you had a request. One person helped, me? Entertained. :)

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks Wyatt! A request for a part I happened to have on the shelf. Small world!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Badgers sister is just a fantastic gal and always willing to help out her little brother with a request.

[@Badgertronix]

+STEVE ROB haha that's what family is for

[@circuito77]

His voice sounds like WWE´s Stone Cold Steve Austin.

[@Badgertronix]

Thank you. Thank you very much

[@circuito77]

@@Badgertronix :)

[@MrMatkes007]

tkanks man

[@Badgertronix]

cheers

[@SINCLAIRRESEARCH]

seems to be a bigproblem with ford cars its a shame they skimped on the switch as my c max is lovely otherwise. thanks for video

[@Badgertronix]

+SINCLAIRRESEARCH thanks for watching. I don't think it's a Ford specific problem. At least it's a relatively cheap and easy fix. Cheers!

[@as7773705]

What I can say, Ford designers are morans, change boot switch should be easy not open half doors to change it

[@faznmatazaaaaaaa]

Thanks. That was really helpful for my 2005 Ford Focus hatchback