How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Crown Victoria?

The first step when repairing or servicing the hood latch involves taking out the radiator sight shield and 6 pin-type retainers. It is important to mark the hood latch position before you start unfastening bolts. Detach the hood latch by taking out the cable after removing the 2 hood latch bolts. Reposition the parts during installation following the removal steps and secure all bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). A correct hood striker engagement should be verified through an inspection of the hood latch adjustment.

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Ford Crown Victoria Lock, Front Part Number: 5W7Z-16700-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 6W7Z-16700-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LWB, LX, LX Sport, Police Interceptor, S, Special Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Crown Victoria Lock Part Number: F4AZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: FROM 12/93
- Replaces: F3AZ-16700-A, F2AZ-16700-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Base, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Crown Victoria Hood Latch

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To ascertain that the functioning of the automobiles is not impaired when the hoods are opened, the Hood Latch in Ford Crown Victoria plays an enormous role of guaranteeing the hoods cannot open during operation. This element of design is placed right under the front part of the hood to ensure that components such as the engine, the radiator and the battery are safely enclosed while in operation. Hood Latch on Ford Crown Victoria models has a definite way that has been adopted to ensure the hood is closed optimally. As mentioned in the quoted information, there is no information on whether the styles or types of Hood Latch changes with the years of the Crown Victoria but nonetheless, the basic purpose of the Hood Latch still lies in the protection of the vehicle's significant components.

Ford Crown Victoria Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

Lock, Front
5W7Z-16700-A
Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Crown Victoria?
A:
The first step when repairing or servicing the hood latch involves taking out the radiator sight shield and 6 pin-type retainers. It is important to mark the hood latch position before you start unfastening bolts. Detach the hood latch by taking out the cable after removing the 2 hood latch bolts. Reposition the parts during installation following the removal steps and secure all bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). A correct hood striker engagement should be verified through an inspection of the hood latch adjustment.