Hi. I have a 2008 focus cc. I have only had the car a few months. When I bought it the owner demonstrated the roof working up and down fine no problems. However the first time I put the roof down it got stuck half way on closing. The roof didn’t fully close up at the middle and the luggage comp was stuck in the air. I tried a few time’s but kept getting roof malfunction service required. I called green flag and when the mechanic arrived it went straight back fully closed. Now everytime I put the roof back up it sticks in exactly the same position everytime. I have to leave it and then press the button again around 45 mins later and it then decides to fully close. Not ideal if it rains and I need to put the roof up quickly. Any ideas? Green flag man suggested might be the battery but seems strange how it would work later if that’s the case when the engine hasn’t been running 

Sounds sensor related to me.
Afaik there are sensors on the roof and boot divider cover that all have to be within parameter for the roof to function at all.

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https://www.justanswer.com/uk-ford/6fzir-ford-focus-cc3-when-press-button-open.html

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38 minutes ago, Stoney871 said:

Have a read here-

https://www.justanswer.com/uk-ford/6fzir-ford-focus-cc3-when-press-button-open.html

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I hate them sites where the wee person pops up saying hi there what is wrong with your ford 😂 

10 hours ago, SuzieS said:

 When I bought it the owner demonstrated the roof working up and down fine no problems.

Did you notice if they had their fingers crossed? 😀

I had A Ford CC. From what I remember there are 3 sets of sensors. If they arent happy then you will get issues. There are micro switches in the boot area. They might beed checking. Also any dirt, rubbish stuck in the linkages? Failing that then it needs a ford specific diagnostic reader.

On 6/16/2020 at 9:49 PM, SuzieS said:

Hi. I have a 2008 focus cc. I have only had the car a few months. When I bought it the owner demonstrated the roof working up and down fine no problems. However the first time I put the roof down it got stuck half way on closing. The roof didn’t fully close up at the middle and the luggage comp was stuck in the air. I tried a few time’s but kept getting roof malfunction service required. I called green flag and when the mechanic arrived it went straight back fully closed. Now everytime I put the roof back up it sticks in exactly the same position everytime. I have to leave it and then press the button again around 45 mins later and it then decides to fully close. Not ideal if it rains and I need to put the roof up quickly. Any ideas? Green flag man suggested might be the battery but seems strange how it would work later if that’s the case when the engine hasn’t been running 

 

On 6/16/2020 at 9:49 PM, SuzieS said:

Hi. I have a 2008 focus cc. I have only had the car a few months. When I bought it the owner demonstrated the roof working up and down fine no problems. However the first time I put the roof down it got stuck half way on closing. The roof didn’t fully close up at the middle and the luggage comp was stuck in the air. I tried a few time’s but kept getting roof malfunction service required. I called green flag and when the mechanic arrived it went straight back fully closed. Now everytime I put the roof back up it sticks in exactly the same position everytime. I have to leave it and then press the button again around 45 mins later and it then decides to fully close. Not ideal if it rains and I need to put the roof up quickly. Any ideas? Green flag man suggested might be the battery but seems strange how it would work later if that’s the case when the engine hasn’t been running 

Hi Suzie , I know this is an older post but I’ve got exactly the same issues with my cc3 just wondering if you ever managed to get it fixed a what the cause was? Long shot I know but any help would be much appreciated. 
cheers

Q

 

Hi Quinn you are not going to get an answer from Suzie, like so many time wasters she joined 16th June 2020 made a visit to the forum on 18th June 2020 and was never seen or heard of again.

You might hit lucky and someone else may be able to answer you

1 hour ago, Q spark said:

Hi Suzie , I know this is an older post but I’ve got exactly the same issues with my cc3 just wondering if you ever managed to get it fixed a what the cause was? Long shot I know but any help would be much appreciated. 
cheers

Q

 

I would recommend taking it to a ford dealer who actually understands how these convertibles work (just to save time and money). There are 11 sensors that operate the roof plus a hydraulic pump and some rams, it's more than likely 1 sensor playing up but they need to understand how they work to diagnose it correctly. It could also just be something as simple as the hydraulic fluid level is low. 

1. Hello, I have a 2007 Ford Focus cc, I have a problem with the roof, I had not driven the car for 1 month and the battery had fallen, after I left a new one, the roof did not want to be removed, when I want to lift it the button works, but the removal does not work. my car reads comp.separetor. and my light is on

On 7/16/2021 at 8:46 PM, MasterTechTip said:

I would recommend taking it to a ford dealer who actually understands how these convertibles work (just to save time and money). There are 11 sensors that operate the roof plus a hydraulic pump and some rams, it's more than likely 1 sensor playing up but they need to understand how they work to diagnose it correctly. It could also just be something as simple as the hydraulic fluid level is low. 

Basicly this. I know its A complex system, so needs attention from SOmeone who knows. You coiuld try an indy garage I guess, but wether they can sort it or not is another thing.

 

On 7/16/2021 at 6:49 PM, unofix said:

Hi Quinn you are not going to get an answer from Suzie, like so many time wasters she joined 16th June 2020 made a visit to the forum on 18th June 2020 and was never seen or heard of again.

You might hit lucky and someone else may be able to answer you

Hi Quinn i have exactly the same problem with the roof. Did you sorted?  If so can you tell me how please. Thanks

What is it with this pointless thread ?

people join, post "I have the exact same problem" and never come back.

Once again @Andrei08 you are not going to get an answer from Quinn, (who after asking Suzie) has not been back to the forum since 27th July 2021.

The answer has already been posted above by MasterTechTip:

On 7/16/2021 at 8:46 PM, MasterTechTip said:

I would recommend taking it to a ford dealer who actually understands how these convertibles work (just to save time and money). There are 11 sensors that operate the roof plus a hydraulic pump and some rams, it's more than likely 1 sensor playing up but they need to understand how they work to diagnose it correctly. It could also just be something as simple as the hydraulic fluid level is low.

 

On 7/16/2021 at 8:46 PM, MasterTechTip said:

I would recommend taking it to a ford dealer who actually understands how these convertibles work (just to save time and money). There are 11 sensors that operate the roof plus a hydraulic pump and some rams, it's more than likely 1 sensor playing up but they need to understand how they work to diagnose it correctly. It could also just be something as simple as the hydraulic fluid level is low. 

Hi new here been doing my focus for days wont close but when I close it manually will almost close about 2 inches from roof line I think I figured it out 12 sensors 2 are on the left hand side top and botham of ram you need forscan for this wont show fault but shows active sencer that should not be with roof closed sencer 3 will post screen shot of a roof closed working roof so you can use as template if yours differs that the fault looking for active or not 

4 minutes ago, Karlford said:

Hi new here been doing my focus for days wont close but when I close it manually will almost close about 2 inches from roof line I think I figured it out 12 sensors 2 are on the left hand side top and botham of ram you need forscan for this wont show fault but shows active sencer that should not be with roof closed sencer 3 will post screen shot of a roof closed working roof so you can use as template if yours differs that the fault looking for active or not 

Use as template with volume up so you can hear roof up and down  hope this helps