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I'm assuming yours is a South African model? Try the simple stuff first. Check the battery in the remote is ok, (Does it work for the doors?). Using the Key manually in the lock should open the trunk as it's an old style 'lock and key'. Check the key slot isn't clogged with dirt or rust. Give it a generous squirt of releasing fluid, (WD40, GT85 or similar). leave it for an hour to soak in then gently work the key left and right to release it. There could be a blown fuse but I don't know which one it is as some vehicle features share a fuse. Has anything else on the car stopped working? Things like the interior light or the cigar lighter? This could be a clue as to which fuse has blown.
Check for a blown fuse. If it's ok then test the switch for continuity when pushed in. If that's OK, then check the solenoid on the trunk latch for looseness. It might just need lubrication. A trip to a junk yard for a switch or a solenoid may be needed.
Which fuse were you checking? There are two fuses in the trunk release circuit - one underhood (ALDL) which feeds the trunk/fuel door release circuits via the valet switch and also the ALDL circuit; and one under the back seat (BODY fuse) for the trunk release.
Unfortunately, relay control signals for these releases run through the IPM (Instrument Panel Integration Module) which handles the release buttons on the dash, and the RIM (Rear Integration Module), which receives these signals from the IPM and handles them and the trunk release button on the keyless remote.
If the fuel door release is working at the dash and the trunk release is not, the ALDL fuse should be OK and the problem may still be with the BODY fuse, trunk release relay or wiring. If that isn't the problem, then I suggest you check for IPM and RIM DTC's (error codes).
fuse blown fuse that look good can be bad, if they look bad, they are. use any DMM meter, use Rx1 ohm range. check for fuse continuity. if zero ohms , iTs good, and the meter never lies. learn to use the meter. if the fuse is good, use the same meter, to measure voltage and trace the wires to the failing point. (open circuit)
So your trunk release button on the dash dpesn't seem to open the trunk. Does your key fob button open the trunk? yes....then could be problem with switch but read on. no......are your power door locks not working as well. not working.....check fuse, on 2001 Focus the fuse is a 20amp number 63 on the back of the fuse panel under the dash. Pop cover off and undue the rwo screws. hold plastic retainers and pull off the fuse panel from metal frame. pull fuse panel down toand turn over so you can see the fuse.check fuse. blown? yes.......replace fuse with good one. test all door locks open/close then check fuse...if its blown the problem is something to do with the door lock circuits. if the fuse is still ok...try pushing the trunk open button. fuse still ok? then I am a loss toas to whats the problem but if the fiuse blew when trying the trunk button your problem is the trunk latch circuit. Now if the trunk latch button is popping the fuse then disconnect wiring to trunk latch (in trunk) and try the button again. Still blowing the it is the electrical before the trunk latch unit. If it did now blow the problem is something to do with the part of the circuit you disconnected. How to go farther and find the problem exactly is not covered in this answer. You have to take it from here. JAG
possible bad button. pull button out and pull wire off the back and touch together and see if trunk opens. possible bad relay for that circuit or blown fuse.
with a 12 volt test light check fuse ( #22 not entirely sure, or in the 20's ) 20A fuse blown. controls both trunk release and fuel door. Hope this helps.
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