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remote trunk button is working but the trunk won't open, the open lever won't work, my ignition key won't work..... im not sure if there is a different key to open the trunk or not.. if so, i don't have it..

any suggestions?!
 
locksmith too expensive :).. prybar, ehh..

torch?! maybe if im shwaasted...

come on, anyone have this problem before?
 
I tried pulling up while hitting the button.. nothing!

Is there a way to fold the seats down from the inside the car so I can crawl back there and see whats up?!
 
Thats what I had to do.

Remove seat cushion
Unbolt rear seat backrest at the hinges
Make room for an arm, flashlight, and tool.
You'll need something on the end of a pole that will grab the folding seat latch in order to fold the seat down...

Good luck
 
greasemonkey1489 said:
Thats what I had to do.

Remove seat cushion
Unbolt rear seat backrest at the hinges
Make room for an arm, flashlight, and tool.
You'll need something on the end of a pole that will grab the folding seat latch in order to fold the seat down...

Good luck
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Yep, what joke.. Ford, you suck!
 
i noticed i can't use my key for the trunk for some reason... but i can still use the trunk release from the driver's seat or my remote so I haven't bothered to fix it. I've got to replace my trunk struts because the trunk wants to close right on my head unless i make sure it's FULLY extended and not falling :blackeye:
 
deesea said:
i noticed i can't use my key for the trunk for some reason... but i can still use the trunk release from the driver's seat or my remote so I haven't bothered to fix it. I've got to replace my trunk struts because the trunk wants to close right on my head unless i make sure it's FULLY extended and not falling :blackeye:
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i think thats because its a different key that opens the trunk.
 
Since you just bought the car, call the old owner and see if there is another key he forgot to give you. If he gave you several keys, try them all.
 
maybe someone changed the lock on my car :shrug:

As for trunk struts, is there a specification on the strut? Or should I just pick up a new one that's identical in dimensions? Just wondering if it'll be too weak/strong...
 
deesea said:
maybe someone changed the lock on my car :shrug:

As for trunk struts, is there a specification on the strut? Or should I just pick up a new one that's identical in dimensions? Just wondering if it'll be too weak/strong...
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there are 2 different ones specific to the contour. one for with a spoiler and one for without. iirc you can ususally snag them pretty cheap on ebay
 
so is it fine to use the ones for use with a spoiler on a car without one?

and yeah, my key doesnt work in mine either, but the drivers latch and the remote work just fine, maybe this became a problem and the locks "froze" after not much use.
 
mnewxcv said:
so is it fine to use the ones for use with a spoiler on a car without one?

and yeah, my key doesnt work in mine either, but the drivers latch and the remote work just fine, maybe this became a problem and the locks "froze" after not much use.
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im sure it would be fine that way but not the opposite
 
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