The hood cable in a Ford Explorer runs from the hood latch to the hood release lever, inside the vehicle. This cable connects the interior hood release lever to the hood latch underneath the leading edge of the hood, and allows the driver to open the hood without leaving the vehicle. When the cable breaks, the hood release lever won't open the hood. Replacement hood cables are available from Ford dealerships and automotive parts stores.
Instructions
1. Place the Explorer's transmission into the "P" position, turn off the engine and engage the parking brake.
2. Peer through the gaps in the vehicle's front grille and locate the hood latch mechanism. It is located in the center of the hood's leading edge, just behind the top center portion of the grille.
3. Locate the exterior hood latch release lever, on the right side of the latch mechanism. The hood release cable attaches to the exterior release lever.
4. Slide a flathead screwdriver through the vehicle's grille and pry the release lever approximately 1 inch to the right until it releases the hood.
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