Despite the fact that automobiles are tending to become progressively more compact, one is happy to enjoy a substantial volume of transport on most recent cars. Whether you’re going on vacation, shopping or moving house, the trunk of your Ford B-max is a large and very valuable space. So, what to do if the trunk of your Ford B-max is stuck? This is precisely what we will try to answer today. We will specifically focus on closing a blocked safe, but you might find this article useful if you can’t close your trunk anymore. In a first step, we will try to find the causes of a trunk locker stuck, and in a second step, how to open the stuck trunck locker from a Ford B-max.
Trunk lock Ford B-max stuck, why?
So let’s start our guideline with the sources of an Ford B-max trunk that get stuck . They can be diverse, although in most cases it will be the same complications that will be involved.
Ford B-max trunk lock connection wires cut
First cause for a trunk stuck on Ford B-max. It is possible that the wires or wiring harness of your trunk lock might have been severed by force, or caused by shocks. This problem causes the outside trunk release handle to not react and might also cause complications with your rear lights, which might be caused by the same wiring harness. If you have these two complications and your bulbs are not burnt out (please refer to our article on changing the bulbs of the rear lights on Ford B-max if you don’t know how to verify their condition), there is a good chance that the tailgate of your Ford B-max is blocked caused by an electrical problem.
Ford B-max trunk broken lock
The second possibility of a blocked trunk is that it is the lock of the trunk of your Ford B-max that is the cause of your problem . In reality, it is possible, as time passes, that it might become blocked or that internal mechanisms may break. In this case, the action of the trunk handle no longer activates the system. You might still notice the activation noise, but not the mechanisms turning.
Something’s jammed in the lock of my Ford B-max trunk
Finally, a last possibility, even though the source of the problem is usually already established. It is possible that you have something (a bag for example, a jacket, leaves… ) stuck in the lock of your trunk and that this foreign body keeps it in the closed position.
How to open a stuck trunk Ford B-max?
Now that we have found out the different causes for a trunk stuck on Ford B-max , we will focus on the possibilities to open a blocked trunk.
Opening a stuck trunk Ford B-max with the inner lock
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First possibility, the trunk lock of your Ford B-max is totally blocked, the external handle may be broken, or you may have an electrical problem. In such a case, a solution is offered to you, go through the interior of the vehicle use the internal trunk handle . Indeed, not everyone is aware of it, but there is an internal mechanism in the trunk that allows you to open it from the inside, you will need to locate a hole (sometimes hidden behind a plastic cover) in the centre of your tailgate in which you can insert a screwdriver and press on the sides to unlock the trunk lock of your Ford B-max .
Open trunk stuck Ford B-max with a lubricant spray
Second solution. It is possible that, over time, dust, the trunk closure of your Ford B-max may have jammed , to get rid of it, from inside your motor vehicle, use degreaser to come clean and lubricate the lock of your Ford B-max. This solution might give you the possibility to reoperate your locked trunk.
Open blocked tailgate Ford B-max, try to remove the foreign object
Finally, last possibility, it is possible that the trunk of your Ford B-max is blocked due to a foreign object that got into the lock. In such a case, there are few solutions. It is up to you to remove as many plastic covers as possible from the inside of your motor vehicle in order to have the most open access possible to the lock and try to remove as many foreign objects as possible from the trunk closure using pliers. If you are unable to open the locked trunk of your Ford B-max , we advise you to go to your auto mechanic who will have the tools and more advanced knowledge to unlock the trunk of your motor vehicle .
In the event that you have any further questions about the Ford B-max, do not hesitate to consult our Ford B-max category.
