boltonebob Report post Posted January 26, 2011 This may be a dumb question, but is the trunk on the Ford Fusion 2010 meant to push the trunk up and open, or is it supposed to only unlock the trunk so you can pull it open.I know on other cars when you hit the trunk button the trunk flies open, where as mine simply unlocks, it does not open. Is this just how it is with the Ford Fusion 2010?Is that what trunk release means? If anyone could shed some light on this, it would be much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby Report post Posted January 26, 2011 This may be a dumb question, but is the trunk on the Ford Fusion 2010 meant to push the trunk up and open, or is it supposed to only unlock the trunk so you can pull it open.I know on other cars when you hit the trunk button the trunk flies open, where as mine simply unlocks, it does not open. Is this just how it is with the Ford Fusion 2010?Is that what trunk release means? If anyone could shed some light on this, it would be much appreciated! It should pop up - there should be a rod you can adjust to increase the tension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabige Report post Posted January 26, 2011 I'm not exactly sure what rod akirby is referring to, but from my understanding, the trunk release is meant to just unlock it. Maybe the pre-2010s had adjustable spring-loaded lid supports, (which would surprise me if it did). :headscratch: I thought the last Ford vehicle to have the non-fold-away hinges/lid support was the Crown Vic. The geometry of the 2010 lid support with gas struts is not designed to overtake the weight of the trunk lid until the lid is partially opened. That's the same way my old 2003 Focus worked, as well as my parent's old 2000 Focus. [if you live in a colder climate] You'll also notice that the gas struts aren't as quick to respond in the winter than they are in the spring/summer/fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boltonebob Report post Posted January 27, 2011 I have two conflicting replies. Anyone else have an answer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlejj Report post Posted January 27, 2011 I have two conflicting replies. Anyone else have an answer?Mine unlocks and doesn't pop open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbf2530 Report post Posted January 27, 2011 I have two conflicting replies. Anyone else have an answer? Hi boltonebob. :D The trunk lid does not pop-up into a complete open position when the interior or keyfob trunk-unlock buttons are pushed (as some cars do). On the Fusion/Milan/MKZ the buttons merely unlock the trunk, which then allows it to pop up about an inch or so (enough for your fingers to get under the lid). Or as you describe, it is "supposed to only unlock the trunk so you can pull it open". That slight "pop-open" is what I believe akirby was referring to. Good luck. :beerchug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby Report post Posted January 27, 2011 Hi boltonebob. :D The trunk lid does not pop-up into a complete open position when the interior or keyfob trunk-unlock buttons are pushed (as some cars do). On the Fusion/Milan/MKZ the buttons merely unlock the trunk, which then allows it to pop up about an inch or so (enough for your fingers to get under the lid). Or as you describe, it is "supposed to only unlock the trunk so you can pull it open". That slight "pop-open" is what I believe akirby was referring to. Good luck. :beerchug: Yep. I just meant it pops up a couple of inches, not that it opens all the way. Sorry if that was confusing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boltonebob Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Thank you all for clearing this up for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
