The electric trunk latch solenoid can get stuck in the open position making it so the trunk will not latch closed. The diagnosing technician should verify correct electrical connection at the solenoid and check for correct cable routing. The trunk latch most commonly will need to be replaced.
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Ford Fusion Trunk Will Not Latch Closed
Ford Fusion Problem
13 Reports
Model Years Affected: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Average Mileage: 74,714 mi (56,000 mi - 100,570 mi)
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mgrand06, 2006 Ford Fusion, 56,000 miRookie
My truck does close but the computer indicates that its still open.
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jram71, 2006 Ford Fusion, 89,000 miRookie
same problem as the others. trunk has trouble latching. and when it does, the dome light stays on and the information screen reads trunk ajar.
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Visitor, 2006 Ford Fusion, 70,000 mi
I played around with the trunk release button and got it to work.
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Visitor, 2006 Ford Fusion, 100,570 mi
My trunk will not latch.
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Visitor, 2006 Ford Fusion
The trunk is hard to close, I need help
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