OEM 2002 Ford Escape Hood Latch

2002 Ford Escape Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on 2002 Ford Escape?

  A: Initiate the hood latch service by disassembling the hood latch nut and bolts yet maintain tracking of the hood latch location before removing these components. After taking off the hood latch users need to free the cable conduit and detach the cable. When replacing the hood latch installation requires proper cable attachment to the hood latch release and the right engagement of the conduit. Place the hood latch in position marked for alignment then install both the bolts and hood latch nut. Continue by checking hood alignment and adjust the hood latch through loose bolts and nut tightening while aligning the hood latch with the hood latch striker. When you achieve proper alignment you must tighten the hood latch bolts and the nut while confirming that the hood latch striker completely engages the hood latch. Repetition of this adjustment sequence should be performed until the hood latch achieves full engagement.