Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(41)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(41)

Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement Service

How much does a Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement is $206 with $82 for parts and $123 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1978 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$314.31Shop/Dealer Price$368.51 - $501.88
2001 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.3L Turbo DieselService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$288.31Shop/Dealer Price$342.54 - $475.92
1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonL6-4.9LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$288.31Shop/Dealer Price$342.53 - $475.92
1989 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.3L DieselService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$288.31Shop/Dealer Price$342.51 - $475.87
1995 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$288.31Shop/Dealer Price$342.56 - $475.95
1994 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$288.31Shop/Dealer Price$342.53 - $475.92
1987 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8LService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$294.81Shop/Dealer Price$348.86 - $482.11
1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.3L Turbo DieselService typeTrunk Latch Release Cable ReplacementEstimate$294.81Shop/Dealer Price$349.34 - $482.96
Show example Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement prices

What is the Trunk Latch Release Cable all about?

In some vehicles, the trunk latch release cable allows the driver to press a button from the cabin to open the trunk; in others, it is a mechanical lever inside the vehicle that the driver pulls. It operates similarly to the hood latch release system, but has the benefits of a secondary (and sometimes tertiary) opening system in case of trunk latch release cable failure. A mechanically-released trunk latch release cable runs from the lever to the latch inside your trunk. When the release is pulled, the cable pulls the trunk latch release to open the trunk. In a trunk release with an electric button, the cable runs from an electrical actuator to the trunk latch. If the cable breaks at any point, the in-cab trunk opening system won’t operate. Drivers will need to use their key to open the trunk (or the trunk latch release on their remote/key fob). If the cable becomes seized, the cable could get stuck in the open position, not allowing the trunk to latch closed.

Keep in mind:

  • It is difficult to verify the condition of the trunk latch release cable visually, as it is completely hidden.
  • The cable should last the lifetime of the vehicle, but it can be damaged by corrosion or excessive physical force.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle trunk is opened and any trim paneling is removed for easy access to the cable
  • The defective cable is removed from the latch and the interior
  • The new cable is installed and connected to the latch and control handle
  • The trim paneling is reinstalled
  • The trunk latch release system is tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If the trunk latch release isn’t operable from the interior button/release, but the trunk opens by using the key, the release cable is likely broken or seized. Have one of our expert mechanics replace the trunk latch release cable.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Trunk Latch Release Cable?

  • Pressing the release button in the cabin does not open the trunk/release the latch
  • Trunk is only operable with the key
  • Trunk will not latch closed

How important is this service?

Because your trunk has more than one means of opening, replacing your trunk latch release cable is not a high priority. This is a convenience feature rather than one integral to safety or vehicle operation. Have the trunk release cable replaced at your convenience.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(41)

Rating Summary
38
2
1
0
0
38
2
1
0
0

Raymond

27 years of experience
248 reviews
Raymond
27 years of experience
Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon V10-6.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Victorville, California
Very pleasant conversation & explanation of fault code. Additionally Raymond was very pro-active in addressing other maintenance concerns that I had about my vehicle, including immediate follow-up with quotes for those items. Raymond is a great asset to the "Your Mechanic" team. I would never hesitate to use Raymond for my future vehicle maintenance needs. My experience with Raymond was far superior to any experience I've ever had with my local Ford dealer.

Ricardo

14 years of experience
339 reviews
Ricardo
14 years of experience
Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon V8-7.3L Turbo Diesel - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Gardena, California
Absolutley the best, very knowledgable and straight forward. Couldn't have asked for a better visit.

Kevin

6 years of experience
108 reviews
Kevin
6 years of experience
Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon V8-5.8L - Car is not starting - Orlando, Florida
Kevin showed up earlier then appointment, diagnosed my problem and had me up and running. Highly recommend him. Thanks Kevin.

Gregory

31 years of experience
385 reviews
Gregory
31 years of experience
Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon V8-5.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Denver, Colorado
Greg was on time, very personable and got right to work. Would use him again. appreciated the fact he took the time to familiarize himself with the engine light codes for my 1993 Ford before he came to the appointment.

Excellent Rating

(41)

Rating Summary
38
2
1
0
0
38
2
1
0
0
Number of Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon services completed
451+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

5 Red Flags That Your Car Needs Immediate Attention
It It isn’t popular to think about, but you should be prepared for vehicle problems. Vehicles are designed and built by people, and they are only as perfect or flawed as the people who build them. That means sooner or...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Cruise Control Vacuum Reservoir
Common signs include speed surges and inability to maintain speed on cruise control, as well as general engine performance issues.
How to Get a Colorado Driver's Permit
Colorado Colorado has strict laws regarding driver’s license eligibility. All drivers in Colorado must obtain a learner’s permit, and drive with that permit, while they are under 21 years old. In order to obtain a driver’s permit, there are certain...

Ticking noise coming from engine - 2006 BMW 525xi

The source of the noise must be determined first. The ticking noise may be caused by air in the lifters, this is a common complaint and BMW has a TSB out to address this concern. There is a bleeding procedure...

Should I use synthetic oil in a commercial vehicle with over 100,000 miles

In today's vehicles, the majority of cars are able to go between 5,000-6,000 miles between oil changes depending on the health of the car's engine and assuming you are using a quality oil. For some, this is a matter of...

Just wondering if where the diff meets a cv on a front diff if that should be moving inwards and outwards

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com