How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Release 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 Release Cable outer sleeve, then unhook the end of the Hood Release 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 Release Cable housing end and disengage the Hood Release 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 Release 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 Release Cable
Part Number: CJ5Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - 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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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - 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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Part Number: LJ6Z-16916-E
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Cable, Release Cable
- Replaces: LJ6Z-16916-D, LJ6Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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 Release Cable
Part Number: 6L8Z-16916-AA
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - 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
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - 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
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - 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

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Q:
How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Release Cable on a Ford Escape?
Posted by Martie H.
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 Release Cable outer sleeve, then unhook the end of the Hood Release 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 Release Cable housing end and disengage the Hood Release 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 Release Cable from the latch assembly. Unclip all the cable retaining clips on the radiator support and the inner fender well.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Patrick / Aug 18, 2022