Does the trunk release button on your Ford Focus SE hatchback 2014 actually open the trunk?

For my car, the button on the key fob where you double press to open the trunk unlatches the trunk, but doesn't actually cause it to open/lift up. I'm wondering if that is the same for everyone else tha has this car.

As you said, it is simply a "release" button. It does not actually open/lift the trunk lid.

Not familiar with your model, but on other models:
The strut lifts are weak. Inside those struts is a spring. Because your trunk / hatch is closed 99% of the time, the spring is compressed 99% of the time and weakens the spring. You could look on NAPAs web site to get an idea of part replacement cost.

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