How to service the hood latch on Ford Explorer?

Service procedures for the hood latch start with following the order specified in the illustration and table. Start the service by detaching the hood latch release cable and following it with the release of the cable locators before pulling out the hood latch release cable assembly. First check the latch adjustment following installation and proper alignment before returning to step one of the removal procedure.

How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Ranger?

Start by positioning the hood latch aside and removing its bolts followed by appropriate marking of the hood latch position. Separate the hood latch by disconnecting the hood latch cable conduit end fitting from the hood latch housing as well as the hood latch cable end fitting from the hood latch release lever. The hood latch should be installed by performing the steps in reverse order along with necessary adjustments to the hood latch position.

How to Ensure Proper Functionality of the Hood Latch on a Ford Mustang?

Service and repairs on the hood latch require the removal of 6 pin-type retainers together with the upper radiator sight shield before starting the front bumper cover. The process of reinstalling the hood latch will be easier if you note down the hood latch position first. Moving forward with the hood latch service requires the removal of 2 hood latch bolts but installation must include tightening them to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Remove the hood latch by first cutting the hood release cable before disconnecting this unit. Completion of the hood installation requires reversing the removal steps then adjusting the hood latch before lubricating the hood latch mechanism.

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Part Number: KT4Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Edge | 2019-2024 | SE, SEL, ST, ST-Line, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: EP5Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: DP5Z-16700-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2013-2016 | S, SE, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: 5L3Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 1997-2001 | Eddie Bauer, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-150 | 1997-2004 | Base, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-150 Heritage | 2004 | SVT Lightning, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 | 1997-1999 | Base, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 HD | 1997 | XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: D2BZ-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fiesta | 2014-2019 | S, SE, ST, ST Line, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: AE5Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2010-2012 | Hybrid, S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: FR3Z-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: FR3Z-16700-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2020 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: DT1Z-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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- Transit Connect | 2014-2023 | Titanium, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L CNG, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L LPG
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Part Number: GN1Z-16700-F
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Replaces: GN1Z-16700-A
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- EcoSport | 2018-2020 | S, SE, SES, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: AL3Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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- F-150 | 2011-2014 | SVT Raptor | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: AM5Z-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
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- C-Max | 2013-2018 | Energi SE, Energi SEL, Energi Titanium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Part Number: HP5Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Ajar Switch Internal To Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2017-2020 | Platinum, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Part Number: LJ8Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco Sport | 2021 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, First Edition, Outer Banks | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Mustang Mach-E | 2021-2023 | California Route 1, First Edition, GT, Premium, Select | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Part Number: LJ8Z-16700-C
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Latch
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- Mustang Mach-E | 2021-2023 | California Route 1, First Edition, GT, Premium, Select | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood
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- F-150 Lightning | 2022-2023 | Lariat, Platinum, Pro, Pro SSV, XLT | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Ford Lock, Front
Part Number: ML3Z-16700-E
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: ML3Z-16700-B
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- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Latch Assembly
Part Number: PC3Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Lock
- Replaced by: PC3Z-16700-C
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Ranger | 2019-2023 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Part Number: ML3Z-16700-D
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: ML3Z-16700-A
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- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Part Number: LB5Z-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2020-2023 | 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)
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2020-2023 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Part Number: NZ6Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco Sport | 2022-2023 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Maverick | 2022-2023 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)

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Ford Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Lock, Front
4L2Z-16700-AA
Q: How to service the hood latch on Ford Explorer?
A: Service procedures for the hood latch start with following the order specified in the illustration and table. Start the service by detaching the hood latch release cable and following it with the release of the cable locators before pulling out the hood latch release cable assembly. First check the latch adjustment following installation and proper alignment before returning to step one of the removal procedure.
Lock, Front
6W6Z-16700-A
Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Ranger?
A: Start by positioning the hood latch aside and removing its bolts followed by appropriate marking of the hood latch position. Separate the hood latch by disconnecting the hood latch cable conduit end fitting from the hood latch housing as well as the hood latch cable end fitting from the hood latch release lever. The hood latch should be installed by performing the steps in reverse order along with necessary adjustments to the hood latch position.
Lock, Front
6W6Z-16700-A
Q: How to Ensure Proper Functionality of the Hood Latch on a Ford Mustang?
A: Service and repairs on the hood latch require the removal of 6 pin-type retainers together with the upper radiator sight shield before starting the front bumper cover. The process of reinstalling the hood latch will be easier if you note down the hood latch position first. Moving forward with the hood latch service requires the removal of 2 hood latch bolts but installation must include tightening them to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Remove the hood latch by first cutting the hood release cable before disconnecting this unit. Completion of the hood installation requires reversing the removal steps then adjusting the hood latch before lubricating the hood latch mechanism.