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I was just wondering if anyone has figured out a way of jerry rigging the trunk with some sort of spring mecanisim so that it opens better in cold weather; mine is pretty sticky. I have both cleaned, and lubed the seals on it in hopes that it would help, it did'nt. Any help is appreciated.
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Try doing a seach on trunk spring or something like that in the forums. There is a specific Ford part that mounts to your deck lid with a little spring on it to fix the problem - it gives a little extra push to help prevent the trunk from re-latching when you open it. Sorry I can't tell you the exact part number, but I know it's here somewhere since I got one for my car a year or so ago.
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Spring Popper for All Contique Trunks
Ford Part # F8RZ-63431B04-AA
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The supporting struts in the trunk have bad springs that lost their pushing force, and that makes the lid not pop. I knew ford had a "smart" solution like a "spring popper" but I hate to see them make money for their poor engineering or part sourcing.
My approach to get the problem is a piece of high rebound, rubber like foam cushion I found in my son's toy bin. It's about 1" thick. I cut it into shape and cut a slot on it so that I can slide it over the lock ring on the bottom of the trunk lid. when the lid is closed the cushion gets pressed, and when lock is released it'll push the lid popped. I may need to change the cushion every winter.
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My supports have their lift, they just won't "POP" the hood. I hear it pop, but you can't see it, so I am getting the spring.
"My Name is Richard. I am a Contouraholic."
1999 SE Sport Duratec ATX Spruce Green; Drop--In K&N Filter; VentShades;
Fog Lamp Fix Mod & PIAA510s with Bumper Braces & Stock Type aiming screw mod;
PIAA 9006 Super White Headlamps
AIWA CDC-MP3 HU; WeatherTech Mats
Viper 600ESP w/Remote entry
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I had that problem and it drove me crazy. I ended up lowering my trunk latch and it took car of the problem. I actually lowered the latch to stop my subwoofers from vibrating the trunk and it ended up fixing this problem.  
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I already lowered the latch, it helped the "Pop" sound, but the lid still doesn't move.... 
"My Name is Richard. I am a Contouraholic."
1999 SE Sport Duratec ATX Spruce Green; Drop--In K&N Filter; VentShades;
Fog Lamp Fix Mod & PIAA510s with Bumper Braces & Stock Type aiming screw mod;
PIAA 9006 Super White Headlamps
AIWA CDC-MP3 HU; WeatherTech Mats
Viper 600ESP w/Remote entry
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Originally posted by Richard C.: I already lowered the latch, it helped the "Pop" sound, but the lid still doesn't move.... Maybe you can try this...I moved the latch to the right (when standing in front of the trunk looking in) and it solved my problem. You might have to adjust it a couple of times to get it right. Good luck....MarkO
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Spring Popper
Ford Part # F8RZ-63431B04-AA
Price $12.79 plus tax
Only need one.
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It's a Tubeless Tique!!! ( DFW will understand... )
Purchased NEW @ $18,756.00 on 1/11/97 with 25 miles on the Odometer for the wife.
Now has a little over 57,000 miles on it and it's my ride after getting the wife a 2000 Windstar SEL.
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