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Help! Tailgate pops open when driving

xpeterpx
xpeterpx
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Hi all

I hope someone can help. My tailgate pops open when I am driving. Looking around seems to be a common issue but I am struggling to find the fix for this issue. Also if I need to buy a new switch can anyone help with a link to the part please. Maybe the lock mechanism?

Thanks for any help

Regards

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    15 minutes ago, xpeterpx said:

    seems to be a common issue

    Yes it is a very common problem. @StephenFord will be along soon with photos of the usual offending item 😉

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    10 minutes ago, unofix said:

    Yes it is a very common problem. @StephenFord will be along soon with photos of the usual offending item 😉

    I have no idea what you're talking about LOL Get them on Ebay for about £10...

     

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    Thanks guys for the quick replies its appreciated. Just curious is that a plug in socket on the back of the handle? Also just found out its a Mk7 ,same offending part on these? 

    Cheers 

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    10 minutes ago, xpeterpx said:

    Thanks guys for the quick replies its appreciated. Just curious is that a plug in socket on the back of the handle? Also just found out its a Mk7 ,same offending part on these? 

    Cheers 

    Yes, it's just a plug in socket so you'd have to remove the interior trim panel rto get access to unbolt old/re bolt on new. However, your Mk7 comment is confusing, amd unaware of a Mk7 Focus as we're only on Mk4!

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    lol that is strange as I posted this in the Fiesta section....

    Screenshot_20230120_102733_Chrome.jpg

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    19 minutes ago, xpeterpx said:

    lol that is strange as I posted this in the Fiesta section....

    Silly me, I read you 'profile' to ascertain the car LOL

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    Same principal i take it on all Fords with this issue? So I can adapt your instuctions to my Fiesta? 

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    I *THINK* so. 

    If so, it's a lot quicker to prise it out from the outside.

    10 minute job - don't worry if you damage the old switch when removing it.

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    its easy to change..mine wasnt opening so had it changed with a genuine ford one and its been fine so far but didnt put any extra seal on it etc.

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    Did you manage to prise your out from the back or did you remove the inside trim? 

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    On 1/23/2023 at 9:11 AM, xpeterpx said:

    Did you manage to prise your out from the back or did you remove the inside trim? 

    not sure what the guy at the garage did, but i know it didnt take long at all

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