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Old 08-08-2008, 09:00 AM   #1
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Driving at 100kms and bonnet flew open is it a known problem on a LS Focus Zetec.

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Old 08-08-2008, 11:53 AM   #2
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Not that I've ever heard of, cars have 2 stage bonnet latches for this reason...if you're sure that it was closed, I'd take it back to the dealer real quick...But have a visual at the latch first, see if it's snapped part of the mechanism off...

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Old 08-08-2008, 05:07 PM   #3
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I have not heard of this happening in recent years even to a focus. As has been said they have a two stage latch that is supposed to stop this occurring even if the bonnet is not fully shut.
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Old 09-08-2008, 03:15 AM   #4
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Anyone notice that this was posted by 'holdontight'

heheh...just something my 1am brain thought was funny

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Old 09-08-2008, 09:51 AM   #5
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Nup never herad of it before.. Take it back to ford..
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:22 PM   #6
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Already back there. lets see what they find.
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