My dad has worked on cars for the past 30+ years.

The problem with the lock mechanism and barrel fitted to the Ford Focus (i.e 2001) is a very bad design problem. Many who bought these cars should take them back and get Ford to sort the problem of openning the bonnet, NOT the people who bought them in good faith and are unable to open the bonnet! The trouble is everyone strugghling and having to pay out money to get the problem resolved and Ford doing JACK SHIT about the problem.
They should have fitted a bonnet release inside the car or a device overrides the lock itself and releases the bonnet.

Most thieves would have no porblem, they would just steal the car and be away in minutes, NOT fannying about opening bonnets!!
These so called designers who are earning thousands a year and come up with the stupid idea as this should have their balls kicked in!!
My dad doesn't mix his words when it comes to the truth!

What have Ford done about helping the many people in this situation?!?!
Try taking it to Ford to fix and they will give you a bloody big bill after it!
That's their customer service for you.