How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Cable on a Ford Escape?

Mark the position of the latch to aid in alignment on installation by drawing alignment marks around the hood hinges to ensure proper alignment of the hood when it's reinstalled. On 2004 models, remove the mounting nut. On 2005 and later models, loosen the nut but don't remove it. Remove the hood latch mounting bolts. Release the Hood Cable outer sleeve, then unhook the end of the Hood Cable. Remove the latch. Installation is the reverse of removal. Adjust the latch so that the hood engages securely when closed and the hood bumpers are slightly compressed. Working in the passenger compartment, remove the driver's side kick panel. Lift the hood release handle lever upward, then rotate the Hood Cable housing end and disengage the Hood Cable from the hood release handle. If the handle lever needs to be replaced, remove the handle mounting bolts to release it from the instrument panel. Attach a piece of thin wire or string to the end of the cable. Working in the engine compartment, disconnect the Hood Cable from the latch assembly. Unclip all the cable retaining clips on the radiator support and the inner fender well.

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Ford Escape Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: CJ5Z-16916-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape CABLE ASY - HOOD CONTROL
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- Other Name: Cable, Release Cable
- Replaces: LJ6Z-16916-D, LJ6Z-16916-B
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- 2020-2025 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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- Other Name: CABLE ASY - CONTROL; Control Cable, Release Cable
- Replaces: LJ6Z-16916-G, LJ6Z-16916-F
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L8Z-16916-AA
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaces: 5L8Z-16916-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 5L8Z-16916-AB
$42.75 MSRP: $61.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaced by: 6L8Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: CJ5Z-16916-A
$42.56 MSRP: $61.15
You Save: $18.59 (31%)
Ships in 1-2 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Replaced by: CJ5Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: YL8Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 8L8Z-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Ford Escape Hood Cable

The Hood Cable of a Ford Escape connects the interior release lever to the outside latch, allowing drivers quick and reliable access to the engine bay. An internal hood release cable in Ford Escapes runs from the dashboard handle through the firewall to a junction beneath the panel, from which companion cables extend to each latch so a single pull releases both sides of the hood. The earlier Ford Escape editions use one long Hood Cable, but later models use the junction and twin-branch design, which reduces friction and balances the tension on the latch. Either way, you just pull and release. A neglected Hood Cable can seize and require immediate replacement. The slender Hood Cable component in the Ford SUV lineup can be damaged by heat, vibration, and road moisture. These can crack its outer sheath, allow water in, and gradually stretch or even snap the wire, blocking access right when current Escape owners need it. Evaluating the condition and replacing a worn Hood Cable on time ensures smooth lever feel and reliable operation of the hood release.

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Ford Escape Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Cable on a Ford Escape?
A:
Mark the position of the latch to aid in alignment on installation by drawing alignment marks around the Hood Hinges to ensure proper alignment of the hood when it's reinstalled. On 2004 models, remove the mounting nut. On 2005 and later models, loosen the nut but don't remove it. Remove the hood latch mounting bolts. Release the Hood Cable outer sleeve, then unhook the end of the Hood Cable. Remove the latch. Installation is the reverse of removal. Adjust the latch so that the hood engages securely when closed and the hood bumpers are slightly compressed. Working in the passenger compartment, remove the driver's side kick panel. Lift the hood release handle lever upward, then rotate the Hood Cable housing end and disengage the Hood Cable from the hood release handle. If the handle lever needs to be replaced, remove the handle mounting bolts to release it from the instrument panel. Attach a piece of thin wire or string to the end of the cable. Working in the engine compartment, disconnect the Hood Cable from the latch assembly. Unclip all the cable retaining clips on the radiator support and the inner fender well.