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.
Trunk Will Not Latch Closed on Ford Fusion
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2006 Ford Fusion 144,000 mi,
Trunk makes terrible noise when using interior button or remote to open it, will then need to be slammed repeatedly in order to get it to latch. Once closed to dash still says it is open. Replaced latch assembly, dash still states trunk is open....
2006 Ford Fusion 56,000 mi,
My truck does close but the computer indicates that its still open.
2006 Ford Fusion 89,000 mi,
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.
2013 Ford Fusion 50,000 mi,
Trunk latch will just open randomly, most recently while going down the highway!!!
2006 Ford Fusion 100,570 mi,
My trunk will not latch.
2009 Ford Fusion 120,100 mi,
I have this same problem. The trunk button inside my 2009 forud fusion makes a loud noise. I then try to close the trunk and have to slam it a few times until it shuts. I've tried manually opening it with my key to avoid using the button, but then my dash board light says the trunk is still open when it's already shut. How can i fix this?
2006 Ford Fusion 70,000 mi,
I played around with the trunk release button and got it to work.
2010 Ford Fusion 73,000 mi,
The latch on the trunk will not close. I am taking it in today to see about resolving the issue.
2006 Ford Fusion 2,600 mi,
My trunk will not course
2008 Ford Fusion 60,000 mi,
I have to manually shut my trunk. 2008 fusion. Use to be where l could just gently touch it and it would close on it's own
2006 Ford Fusion 145,000 mi,
The trunk won't close until it's slammed shut. Quite annoying to have to slam the trunk a few times before it closes.
2010 Ford Fusion 106,000 mi,
Check engine light goes on. Had it checked the code was for a faulty gas cap. This model does not have a gas cap! Also the seatbelt light is on.
This problem has occurred 2 or three times. I am going to keep a bungee cord in my trunk for now on, just in case I cannot fix it the next time. I move the latch on the trunk to where I think it should be and after a few trial and errors it works. Next time I am due for an oil change(at 8000 miles) I will mention the problem to Gosch Ford. Otherwise I love the car. I am not to thrilled about the Auto-Stop, as I normally disable it when I remember to. I cant imagine that its too good for the starter.
when trunk slammed shut lock doesn't engage. Happened before and corrected itself while I was driving. Don't want to drive with trunk ajar light on;
2013 Ford Fusion 65,000 mi,
Trunk wont latch
Trunk Will Not Latch Closed
The trunk is hard to close, I need help
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