How to service and repair the Hood Cable on Ford Explorer?

You must detach the hood latch before working on the hood cable. Start by unclipping the hood latch control handle and cable retainer from the inside fender splash shield after which you should put these components aside. First disconnect the hood latch control handle along with the cable by removing its two retaining screws before placing these components out of the way. The next step involves evacuating the hood latch control and cable grommet from the dash panel before taking out the hood latch control handle and cable. The installation requires the opposite steps used during removal in order to finish the process.

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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: 1L5Z-16916-AA
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F87Z-16916-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: AA5Z-16916-A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Cable Part Number: LB5Z-16916-D
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: LB5Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: LB5Z-16916-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: 6L2Z-16916-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: F77Z-16916-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable only
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F67Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Cable Handle Part Number: E9TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Hood Release Cable; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Non-Locking
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: F87Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable & handle asy
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F77Z-16916-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: 1L2Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Handle Assembly; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Handle
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Handle, Front Part Number: 4L2Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Release Cable; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 3L2Z-16916-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Release Cable, Front Part Number: F5TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Hood Release Cable, Front; Hood Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable only
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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Ford Explorer Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

Release Cable, Front
F87Z-16916-AA
Q: How to service and repair the Hood Cable on Ford Explorer?
A:
You must detach the Hood Latch before working on the hood cable. Start by unclipping the hood latch control handle and cable retainer from the inside fender splash shield after which you should put these components aside. First disconnect the hood latch control handle along with the cable by removing its two retaining screws before placing these components out of the way. The next step involves evacuating the hood latch control and cable grommet from the dash panel before taking out the hood latch control handle and cable. The installation requires the opposite steps used during removal in order to finish the process.