How to install and remove the Hood Release Cable and Hood Latch on the Ford F-150?

To replace the latch, first scribe a line around it for alignment, then remove the retaining bolts securing it to the radiator support and take out the latch. Disconnect the hood release cable from the back of the latch assembly, and during installation, ensure the latch is adjusted so the hood engages securely when closed with the bumpers slightly compressed. For the cable replacement, detach the cable from the latch after removing the hood latch, and take off the radiator cover by releasing the locking pins. Attach a length of wire to the end of the cable in the engine compartment to assist in pulling the new cable back. Detach the cable from all retaining clips, cutting some if necessary, then remove the left kick panel under the instrument panel, detach the hood release handle, dislodge the grommet, and pull the cable through the firewall into the cab. Attach the wire from the old cable to the new one, ensuring the new cable has a grommet, then pull it through the firewall into the engine compartment and seat the grommet. Complete the installation by reversing the removal steps.

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Ford F-150 Release Cable
Part Number: 9L3Z-16916-A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Release Cable
Part Number: FL3Z-16916-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: FL3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2025 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0L 4V DOHC TC DSL-LION B, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3L Duratec, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.0L Coyote, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Release Cable
Part Number: AL3Z-16916-A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Lever Assembly, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Secondary Latch Release Lever And Cable Assembly
- Replaces: 9L3Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: FL3Z-16916-A
$53.66 MSRP: $77.10
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control
- Replaced by: FL3Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 4L3Z-16916-AAA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Cable And Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Windsor SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 9L3Z-16916-B
$33.38 MSRP: $78.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control
- Manufacturer Note: Secondary Latch Release Lever And Cable Assembly
- Replaced by: AL3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Ford F-150 | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Release Cable
Part Number: F65Z-16916-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT, 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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Ford F-150 Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F2TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: O/8500 GVW
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford F-150 Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L3Z-16916-AA
$38.95 MSRP: $55.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Cable Assembly, Extension, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Cable And Handle
- Replaces: 4L3Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Windsor SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 4L3Z-16916-AA
$38.95 MSRP: $55.97
You Save: $17.02 (31%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Cable And Handle
- Replaced by: 6L3Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L OHV EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Windsor SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Mazda M5R2-C, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford F-150 Handle
Part Number: F65Z-16916-AAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Cable, Release Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 4.2L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT, 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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Ford F-150 Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: E7TZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
- 1987-1989 Ford F-150 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 3MT, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT

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Q:
How to install and remove the Hood Release Cable and Hood Latch on the Ford F-150?
Posted by Anderson P.
A:
To replace the latch, first scribe a line around it for alignment, then remove the retaining bolts securing it to the radiator support and take out the latch. Disconnect the hood release cable from the back of the latch assembly, and during installation, ensure the latch is adjusted so the hood engages securely when closed with the bumpers slightly compressed. For the cable replacement, detach the cable from the latch after removing the hood latch, and take off the radiator cover by releasing the locking pins. Attach a length of wire to the end of the cable in the engine compartment to assist in pulling the new cable back. Detach the cable from all retaining clips, cutting some if necessary, then remove the left kick panel under the instrument panel, detach the hood release handle, dislodge the grommet, and pull the cable through the firewall into the cab. Attach the wire from the old cable to the new one, ensuring the new cable has a grommet, then pull it through the firewall into the engine compartment and seat the grommet. Complete the installation by reversing the removal steps.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Joseph / Oct 14, 2023

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