How do you remove and install the hood on Ford Explorer?

The hood is heavy and somewhat awkward to remove and install, so at least two people should perform this procedure. Begin by opening the hood and supporting it in the open position. Protect the paint by covering the fenders and cowl with blankets or heavy cloths. Scribe or draw alignment marks around the bolt heads to ensure proper alignment during reinstallation. Disconnect the underhood light connector on the driver's side and the ground strap on the passenger side of the hood. With an assistant supporting the hood, pry off the hood support cylinder from each hood hinge if equipped. While the assistant continues to support the hood, remove the hood-to-hinge assembly bolts and, with their help, lift off the hood. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to align the hood and hinges using the previously made alignment marks and tighten the bolts securely. To adjust the hood for a flush fit with the fenders, loosen the hood retaining bolts and move the hood side-to-side or front-to-rear until properly aligned, then tighten the bolts securely. Finally, loosen the bolts securing the hood latch assembly, adjust the latch for correct alignment with the hood latch striker, and tighten the latch bolt securely.

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Ford Explorer Hood Assembly
Part Number: FB5Z-16612-A
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- Other Name: Hood Assy; Hood
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- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Hood Assy; Hood
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- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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- Other Name: Hood Assy; Hood
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- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Hood Assembly
Part Number: 1L2Z-16612-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Assy; Hood
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Hood Assembly
Part Number: F5TZ-16612-A
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- Other Name: HOOD ASY
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1995-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Hood Assembly
Part Number: F87Z-16612-BA
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- Other Name: Hood Assy; Hood
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Q: How do you remove and install the hood on Ford Explorer?
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The hood is heavy and somewhat awkward to remove and install, so at least two people should perform this procedure. Begin by opening the hood and supporting it in the open position. Protect the paint by covering the Fenders and cowl with blankets or heavy cloths. Scribe or draw alignment marks around the bolt heads to ensure proper alignment during reinstallation. Disconnect the underhood light connector on the driver's side and the ground strap on the passenger side of the hood. With an assistant supporting the hood, pry off the hood support cylinder from each Hood Hinge if equipped. While the assistant continues to support the hood, remove the hood-to-hinge assembly bolts and, with their help, lift off the hood. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to align the hood and hinges using the previously made alignment marks and tighten the bolts securely. To adjust the hood for a flush fit with the fenders, loosen the hood retaining bolts and move the hood side-to-side or front-to-rear until properly aligned, then tighten the bolts securely. Finally, loosen the bolts securing the Hood Latch assembly, adjust the latch for correct alignment with the hood latch striker, and tighten the latch bolt securely.