Opening bonnet of a Ford?

[karandjon]

I wonder if anyone can help me....i have a Ford Focus Estate where to open the bonnet, you insert the key under the badge.

i did this yesterday as the window wash needed topping up. however, on inserting the key and turning it...a 6 inch plastic bit came out with it, but leaving the bonnet still locked!

has anyone experienced this or know how it could be fixed, or do i have to take it into the garage to get it looked at?

many thanks for any info

Karen x

[Enrique]

Hi karandjon,

Have a read might give you the answer............

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/?t=57884

[karandjon]

thanks for the reply enrique. i have had a read but unfortunately that responds to the lock not opening or the rod falling but not actually coming out completely. thanks for looking anyway. appreciated. karen

[Enrique]

Hi karandjon,
There are some out outlandish fixes for your problem..............

This one sounds like it might be ok to attempt.........


http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/in ... 9079&st=15

Other wise its of to the garage.............

[karandjon]

thanks Enrique!! There looks as though theres a few things there to try tomorrow! and it sounds like it's a common problem with focus's as someone has recently posted about their 60 plate having a similar problem!

thanks again!

Karen x

[peteroldracer]

Right day to have problems with a bonnet......

[karandjon]

I know Peter. I couldn have done with it today to keep that sun outta my eyes! (yes i know it should be 'out of' )

enrique - nothing worked so i took it to our Nissan garage (our Ford one is a right rip off). it took them 45 minutes to get it up on the ramp, and get underneath and unscrew some stuff to be able to pop the bonnet to at least fill my screen wash for me. they have ordered a new plastic part and i am taking it back wednesday morning to be fitted. i'll have a 2nd key for the bonnet lock, but that is no hardship. Thanks for your help though.