2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.

trunk release?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:32 PM
  #1  
lazyboy31614@aol.com's Avatar
lazyboy31614@aol.com
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 342
From: California
Default trunk release?

In my 05 Mustang GT i noticed there is no trunk release and i've been using the button on my keys but my auto shop teacher said it could be in the glove box i however looked and saw no button. Is there one on these cars or is it just the key or button to open the trunk?
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:35 PM
  #2  
GeritGoul's Avatar
GeritGoul
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 568
From: Texas
Default

naw 05+ there is no release..button and key only
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:37 PM
  #3  
lazyboy31614@aol.com's Avatar
lazyboy31614@aol.com
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 342
From: California
Default

ok thanks just wanted to make sure i wasn't totally blind or something haha
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 05:12 AM
  #4  
Stkjock's Avatar
Stkjock
Retired Mod
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,658
From: Long Island, NY
Default

you can easily and cheaply install one yourself

http://www.cherod.com/mustang/Mods/TrunkRel.htm

Last edited by Stkjock; Oct 22, 2008 at 05:15 AM.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:26 AM
  #5  
Nuke's Avatar
Nuke
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,182
From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
Default

Stkjock beat me too it... It really is a PITA not having a way to open it from the passenger compartment. What was Ford thinking?
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:31 AM
  #6  
08Steeda's Avatar
08Steeda
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 889
From: Brownstown, Michigan
Default

Kinda funny! I had an 05 GT Convertible and now have an 08 Vert and thought it was only missing on convertibles.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:33 AM
  #7  
SirKnightTG's Avatar
SirKnightTG
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,925
From: Deep in the <3 of Tx
Default

Hmm, I could have sworn I had a button in the glove box for that...I'll look later. I know my 95 did.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:54 AM
  #8  
Texotic's Avatar
Texotic
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,179
From: College Station, TX
Default

yeah, the first month i had my car, i thought i was going mad because i couldn't find it.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 03:40 PM
  #9  
grampa_stang's Avatar
grampa_stang
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,249
From: Utah
Default

FYI: Screw that button in those directions. It's too big..as in it doesn't mount flush enough. Go to Radio Shack and look at their momentary switches...I found a nice round low profile one...black with a red button.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 03:50 PM
  #10  
Derf00's Avatar
Derf00
Gentleman's Relish
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,189
From: AZ
Default

Originally Posted by Nuke
Stkjock beat me too it... It really is a PITA not having a way to open it from the passenger compartment. What was Ford thinking?
Umm...button on key fob works with the key in the ignition and the car running so long as the tranny is in 'P' or the clutch is out (neutral).

I don't see how that is more difficult that reaching from the drivers seat to the glove box, opening the glove box, hitting the button, then trying to close the glove box like the SN95/new edge models. I owned an 00 and it was a PITA vs the key fob now.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:14 AM.