I have a ford focus 1.8 tdci 2005/55,the boot opens every time I apply the foot brake.This happens even if the vehicle is stationary.If I lock the doors when I am in the car this stops the boot opening.

Any one know a solution?

vic, December 2009

Hello,

I did what suggested by Kieron and it worked for me. Thanks Kieron.

I find also water leak in the boot which affects the plug (the connector). Now I need to find the source of the water leak.

Cheers

Sami, December 2020

Thanks Kieron, you're a genius.
My 2006 1.8TDi Mk2 Focus - boot opening when using the brakes and boot also stopped locking/unlocking with central locking.
Fix was as you described.

Darren, March 2018

Kieron....You sir, are a star!
Exactly the the right place to fix this.
I think the water is coming in via the rear passenger light unit wiring...but will need to investigate further (in daylight and when its not -1 outside)

Thank you again.

Kev, February 2017

Thanks Kieron,
Fixed this problem in 5 mins after reading your solution!
Really glad I found and read this post as I thought it was going to be expensive...
Cheers

Steve, November 2016

Keirons answer was spot on. went to the black plug, instantly found corroded wires. filled up plug with duck oil/ spray pushed plug back together and off about 10 times, resprayed and has fixed locking problem and boot opening problem. many thanks Adrian

ADRIAN FELL, October 2016

Thanks Kieron

Excellent solution - worked a treat first time!
A bugger getting carpet back but excellent!!
At one stage told it could be 'comfort' brain???
Thank god it wasn't!!!!

Thanks so much, saved me a fortune!!

NJeffery, February 2014

this is how i fixed it.

open boot
pull back carpet trim on left hand side of boot wall
locate big black plug with approx 10 wires leading to it
undo plug by pressing little release button
spray well with wd40
put plug back together, making sure it "clicks" into position
should now be fixed

on mine this did the job. i took it apart 3 or 4 times and no joy. on the last try i noticed the "click" and jobs a good un. i suppose its just the plug not sitting properly together and loosening with driving.

good luck

kieron, November 2012

Hi Sorry no answer ,my wife's does the same i have changed micro switch and a new boot lock.still the same.. any one out there know this one

craig, February 2010

Same happening to me as well,Have a look here
http://www.stdrivers.co.uk/forum/showtopic.php?tid/11158/post/87644/#87644

Bob, January 2010