How to service and repair the hood latch on Lincoln Town Car?

Service and repair of the hood latch starts with removing both 5 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield. The next stage requires disconnecting the electrical pin from the hood ajar switch. Before unbolting the hood latch it is essential to put a mark where the hood latch is located. Install all hood latch bolts at 12 Nm (106 lb-in) torque. Afterwards disconnect the hood latch release cable before you can remove the hood latch. If you follow the reverse steps from removal the installation process will finish while double-checking the hood latch adjustment to verify proper hood striker engagement with the hood latch.

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Lincoln Town Car 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:
- 1999-2002 Lincoln Town Car | Cartier, Cartier L, Executive, Executive L, Signature | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Latch Assembly Part Number: 5W1Z-16700-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Lock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car | Designer Series, Executive, Executive L, Protection Series, Signature, Signature L, Signature Limited | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car 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:
- 1992-1993 Lincoln Town Car | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Jack Nicklaus, Signature, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Lock Part Number: F8VZ-16700-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Latch
- Manufacturer Note: w/o secondary catch hook
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Lincoln Town Car | Cartier, Cartier L, Executive, Executive L, Executive Protection Series, Signature | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Latch Assembly Part Number: 3W1Z-16700-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Lock
- Manufacturer Note: inc. hood ajar switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Lincoln Town Car | Cartier, Cartier L, Executive, Executive L, Executive Protection Series, Protection Series, Signature, Signature L, Signature Limited, Ultimate, Ultimate L | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Lock Part Number: F4VY-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: FROM 12/93
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997, 1990-1991 Lincoln Town Car | Anniversary, Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition, Tournament Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Lock Part Number: E1TZ16700A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1989 Lincoln Town Car | Base, Cartier, Signature, Signature SE | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Town Car Lock Part Number: F1VY-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Used with 16907 hardware kit, BEFORE 12/93
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Lincoln Town Car | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

Lincoln Town Car Hood Latch

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The Hood Latch in Lincoln Town Car cars play an important role of ensuring the hood is closed thus it cannot open during the operation. This part is placed underneath the front part of the hood, thus the essential components such as the engine, the radiator and battery would be shielded from harsh conditions. Although the overview does not enumerate different types or styles of Hood Latch to be found in different Town Car models, the primary function of the part is to lock the hood. Hood Latch plays a major role in the safety of the vehicle and side impact as well as protecting many important parts of the car under the hood, it has significant relevance in the aspect of safety of Lincoln Town Car.

Lincoln Town Car Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Lincoln Town Car?
A:
Service and repair of the hood latch starts with removing both 5 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield. The next stage requires disconnecting the electrical pin from the hood ajar switch. Before unbolting the hood latch it is essential to put a mark where the hood latch is located. Install all hood latch bolts at 12 Nm (106 lb-in) torque. Afterwards disconnect the hood latch release cable before you can remove the hood latch. If you follow the reverse steps from removal the installation process will finish while double-checking the hood latch adjustment to verify proper hood striker engagement with the hood latch.