Mondeo 2004 53 plate boot

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Fri 16 Mar 2007 17:06
Mondeo 2004 53 plate boot - stella.a
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The boot catch on my mondeo won't release using the "pad"above the numberplate. It is fine using the key fob and the release button on the dash. I have had no problems with it before now. I went to the tip today and had to slam the boot lid for it to close and since then this problem has been there. Any ideas please
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Fri 16 Mar 2007 18:12
Mondeo 2004 53 plate boot - Quinny100
The boot latch is electric on these, and if its working from the fob and the internal switch it seems there's nothing wrong with the latch. The "pad" is just a microswitch, so I'd say either the connection has been loosened when you've slammed the boot, or the switch has failed.

You would need to whip the plastic trim off the back of the bootlid and check the connections to the switch. If the connection is ok that would point to a faulty switch which shouldn't be too dear from Ford.
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Sat 17 Mar 2007 06:29
Mondeo 2004 53 plate boot - stella.a
Thanks Quinny. Those were my thoughts too, but thought I'd ask the experts :0)
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Wed 9 Jul 2008 13:22
Mondeo 2004 53 plate boot - solar peter
I have had similar problems with my 2003 Mondeo Estate, with erratic operation of the boot opening. Eventually this became such that only the fob would open the boot.
I traced the fault to a corroded boot switch.
To test this, remove the plastic panel from tailgate, locate the wire leading to the lock switch and disconnect at the plug connector.
Put a multimeter across the two terminals of the switch wire. It should read '1' in resistance, as an open circuit. Press the boot opening switch and you should see a resistance of zero. If you don't, strip the micro-switch down and clean it, or replace. Mine showed a partial connection all the time and a poor connection when activated.
It isn't made to come apart but will, with care. The points will be corroded and need a bit of fine emery and gentle treatment. Measure the resistances as a check when you reassemble.
Interestingly, this prevented the internal boot release from working too. It is fine again now.
Hope this saves somebody from a main agents bill!
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