Small problems can become eminent danger on a Ford Focus

I have a friend that some time ago had a little problem with the car. It has a Ford Focus but that does not matter. What really matters is that his problem has become much worse very quickly. Let me tell you what happened. Some time ago found that can not open the hood of the car. The problem would be simple if if it had not been a Ford model. Why say that? For those at Ford have a unique system of opening the hood and that's with the car key. Sidestep the Ford logo and underneath is a contact grill where the key is inserted. The problem is that the contact has some plastic parts and if you somehow lose something heavier on the front side of the hood you can damage these parts and SURPRISE! You can not open the hood.

The problem became worse when my friend found out that the contact cost about $ 100. Another problem was that it ran out of windshield fluid and most serious is that in the meantime were burned the low beam bulbs. Anyway just to change a light bulb on Ford Focus you need three mechanics, two electricians and still about 10 10 tool boxes fully equipped! It's incredible! On my old car an E46 BMW to open my hood an change the cable that opened the hood lasted about 20 minutes an i've done it myself. In those 20 minutes I have included opening the car hood with screwdriver:) And yes. .. it cost $ 50.

That's about it. I was angry at those at Ford and had to tell. I now invite you to see how you can open the hood on a Ford Focus: