1999 Ford Focus

[dave_c]

A friend of mine recently bought a 1999 Ford Focus and we don't know how to open the bonnet, there's a keyhole behind the front badge, but it we tried to unlock it but with no luck. Help would be greatly appreciated.

[kempie]

I believe you need to insert the key, quickly twist it to the left and then immediately all the way to the right for the bonnet to release.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

if you read the handbook that came with it,it will tell you.

[dave_c]

Every document came with it apart from the handbook I'm afraid.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

have a look on ebay,to see if you can buy one off there

[NORMANTHEDOG]

i just looked,there is quite a dew on ebay for sale

[NORMANTHEDOG]

a FEW even

[Buenchico]

I used to deliver cars for a living. When I delivered a brand new Focus to a customer, I always made a point of making sure that they knew how to open the bonnet.

That was over 5 years ago, but I thought it was the opposite way to Kempie's suggestion. i.e. I recall it as being a clockwise turn of the key, immediately followed by an anticlockwise one. (Just try both. It should work eventually!).

Chris

[sharkymoran]

Burrrr, cold out tonight. Just checked our Ford Focus.

Sequence is:-

Lift ford badge and insert ignition key

Turn key fully anti clockwise. (you should hear a click)

Then turn key fully clockwise, keep key in that position whilst lifting the bonnet. Job done.

Good luck.

[dave_c]

Thanks for the answers, does it require some force?

[Misty77]

It doesn't take any force but does take a bit of getting used to. I was told by the dealer to use the spare key for opening the bonnet routinely (ie: to change windscreen wash) just to prevent wear and tear an the master key.