How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

A correct placement of the hood latch must be marked before removing its mounting bolts because this will help during the installation process. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the latch while removing its bolts before taking out the latch. Return the installation process by first tightening bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Follow up installation by testing the latch alignment as well as applying lubrication to the hood latch.

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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Deck Lid Latch, Rear; Hood Latch, Front; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4R3Z-16700-AA, F87Z-16700-BA
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Lock, Front Part Number: 6L2Z-16700-AA
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hood Latch

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The Hood Latch in Ford Explorer Sport Trac is safety part which has the purpose of holding the hood closed and can open accidentally while operating the vehicle. This component is crucial to protecting some of the crucial elements of the automobiles such as the engine, radiator and the battery. Inside Ford Explorer Sport Trac there is a special mechanism of the Hood Latch, aimed at providing its correct closure and protection against unauthorized access. As presented in the overview, there is no explicit differentiation of the Hood Latch by its types or styles depending on the series of model years, still, the key importance of the Hood Latch as a safety measure and a component shield persists.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
A correct placement of the hood latch must be marked before removing its mounting bolts because this will help during the installation process. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the latch while removing its bolts before taking out the latch. Return the installation process by first tightening bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Follow up installation by testing the latch alignment as well as applying lubrication to the hood latch.