I have now got my under 20K miles 07 X-Type but after only 48 hour ownership the boot will not open.
I have read up as many threads on the subject as I can find and the omens are not good.
Prior to this problem I had opened and closed the boot several times but on arrival home last night it refuses to open.
Using the remote or pressing the button by the rear number plate I get the same results. I can hear the mechanism rapidly whirl followed very shortly afterwards by a slower whirling sound . I am guessing that it tries to open the boot and then decides to re lock it.
I have tried unlocking the car with the key in the drivers door the tried the boot again.
Started the engine, switched off retried the boot.
All attemts give me the same whirling sound.
The version of X-Type I have has a fixed rear seat. I read some vague comments at removing this but how?
Even then what needs to be done to the boot lock to release it?
Has anyone created an emergency release? I have seen a few comments but no precise details.
I agree with comments about this "design" for the boot. What a rubbish way to arrange things.
I guess it is off to the dealers and a BIG bill. ( Just a digital SLR camera and lens trapped in there so I hope the dealer is honest.)
I have had recent troubles with Ford door locking, drivers door ( only) double locked and would not open.
I hope I have not bought another awkward vehicle.
I have read up as many threads on the subject as I can find and the omens are not good.
Prior to this problem I had opened and closed the boot several times but on arrival home last night it refuses to open.
Using the remote or pressing the button by the rear number plate I get the same results. I can hear the mechanism rapidly whirl followed very shortly afterwards by a slower whirling sound . I am guessing that it tries to open the boot and then decides to re lock it.
I have tried unlocking the car with the key in the drivers door the tried the boot again.
Started the engine, switched off retried the boot.
All attemts give me the same whirling sound.
The version of X-Type I have has a fixed rear seat. I read some vague comments at removing this but how?
Even then what needs to be done to the boot lock to release it?
Has anyone created an emergency release? I have seen a few comments but no precise details.
I agree with comments about this "design" for the boot. What a rubbish way to arrange things.
I guess it is off to the dealers and a BIG bill. ( Just a digital SLR camera and lens trapped in there so I hope the dealer is honest.)
I have had recent troubles with Ford door locking, drivers door ( only) double locked and would not open.
I hope I have not bought another awkward vehicle.