How to remove and install the Hood Release Cable on Ford Explorer?

First pull the hood and support it to remove the hood latch, if you want to remove it. For the models starting from 1996, unscrew the large transparent plastic panel over the area of the latch using the screws with the plastic heads. Position a mark around the frame of the hood latch, so that at some point in the future the hood can be installed accurately. Next, you need to unscrew the bolts whichhold the latch and having done that, the latch can be removed along with the cable bushing and the cable eye can be lifted off the anchor post. Take out the cable clips at the radiator support bracket and apron; unlatch the screws that join the hood release handle to the instrument panel. Also, remove the tie wrap that holds the cable in place at the back side of the steering column bracket. Inside the passenger compartment, take off the cable grommet from the firewall and the cable should be pulled out. To install it, reverse the procedure or removal A few things need to be noted while installing the cable through the grommet on the firewall; also ensure that this grommet is well seated. Before closing the hood, move the control cable forward to back to check the proper working of latch control.

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Ford Explorer Release Cable
Part Number: AA5Z-16916-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 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 Release Cable
Part Number: LB5Z-16916-D
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Lock Cable, Release Cable
- Replaces: LB5Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Hood Release Cable
Part Number: LB5Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: CABLE ASY - HOOD CONTROL; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2022 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Release Cable
Part Number: LB5Z-16916-E
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F87Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable & handle asy
- Replaces: F77Z-16916-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-16916-A
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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:
- 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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Ford Explorer Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F77Z-16916-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable only
- Replaces: F67Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: E9TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Cable Handle, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Non-Locking
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 4L2Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable, Release Handle
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaces: 3L2Z-16916-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 3L2Z-16916-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaced by: 4L2Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F5TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable only
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F77Z-16916-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable & handle asy
- Replaced by: F87Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F67Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable only
- Replaced by: F77Z-16916-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 5MT

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Q:
How to remove and install the Hood Release Cable on Ford Explorer?
Posted by Jammie T.
A:
First pull the Hood and support it to remove the Hood Latch, if you want to remove it. For the models starting from 1996, unscrew the large transparent plastic panel over the area of the latch using the screws with the plastic heads. Position a mark around the frame of the hood latch, so that at some point in the future the hood can be installed accurately. Next, you need to unscrew the bolts whichhold the latch and having done that, the latch can be removed along with the cable bushing and the cable eye can be lifted off the anchor post. Take out the cable clips at the radiator support bracket and apron; unlatch the screws that join the hood release handle to the instrument panel. Also, remove the tie wrap that holds the cable in place at the back side of the steering column bracket. Inside the passenger compartment, take off the cable grommet from the firewall and the cable should be pulled out. To install it, reverse the procedure or removal A few things need to be noted while installing the cable through the grommet on the firewall; also ensure that this grommet is well seated. Before closing the hood, move the control cable forward to back to check the proper working of latch control.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Don / Feb 21, 2026