Tailgate, bonnet and bodywork parts Ford: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Ford models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord C-Max IThe tailgate can open by itself because of a defective microswitchA defective microswitch in the C-Max's tailgate handle can make it open by itself, even while driving, according to gebrauchtwagenberater.de.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Mustang Mach-EFront bonnet retaining bar that may loosen (39 cars built in October 2020)Yes, but a very limited one: Ford recalled 39 Mustang Mach-E built between 6 and 19 October 2020 because the retaining bar in the front compartment could loosen and the bonnet could open while driving, with a risk of an accident. The alert was notified on Safety Gate (EU) in March 2023.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareFord Focus IVPossible detachment of the panoramic roof trimIn 2022 Ford recalled Focus IV cars with a panoramic roof built in September 2021 because the roof trim (moulding) could come off while driving.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Kuga IINoise or knocking from the tailgate caused by the striker plateA knocking sound that seems to come from the rear of the Kuga II is usually caused by the tailgate's striker plate (the catch), which over time needs a simple greasing to stop making noise.
- Low severityFrequency: RareFord FusionExterior plastic trim coming offAccording to fiches-auto.fr, several Fusion owners say that the exterior plastic trim and door mouldings come unstuck, with cases at 25,000 km that recur and mean going back to the garage; the page gives no figures.

By Ford model

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the tailgate, bonnet and bodywork do Ford cars have?

In 5 models from Ford there are 5 documented faults with the tailgate, bonnet and bodywork. The most important: the tailgate can open by itself because of a defective microswitch, front bonnet retaining bar that may loosen (39 cars built in October 2020) and possible detachment of the panoramic roof trim. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Ford models have the most problems with the tailgate, bonnet and bodywork?

Ford Fusion (1 fault), Ford C-Max I (1 fault), Ford Kuga II (1 fault) and Ford Focus IV (1 fault).