How to remove and install the Hood Release Cable and hood latch for the front release on a Ford Mustang?

To replace the latch, one is required to start with the removal of the upper radiator cover by unscrewing the nuts. Drawing a line on the body around the latch is important especially when fixing it which must be done by unscrewing the latch retaining bolts on the radiator support then removing the latch. Release the cable hood latch and detach the hood release cable from the latch assembly. For installation, do the steps in reverse but you should ensure that the latch is set in such a way that when closed it locks on the hood and also compress the hood bumpers a little. To remove the cable first it has to be disconnected from the latch assembly. Using a piece of stiff wire relocate the cable through the car back to the firewall removing all the cable retaining clips. Inside the car, unlatch the driver side floor carpeting, then unscrew the two bolts that secure the release lever and you take out the hood release lever. Take the cable and the grommet into the passenger compartment so that the wire is seen, if the new cable has a grommet fitting then replace the damaged cable with the new one. Then from the engine side move the wire through the firewall while on installation, adjust the grommet from the passengers side so that it can be properly placed back in the firewall.

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Ford Mustang Release Cable
Part Number: JR3Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Release Cable
Part Number: PR3Z-16916-A
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
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- 2024-2025 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Hood Release Cable
Part Number: FR3Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: FR3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2022 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Control; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-16916-A
$76.54 MSRP: $111.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control
- Replaced by: FR3Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable assy.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2004 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 3.9L OHV EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 4AT AOD-E, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: E3ZZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Lock Support, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Non-Locking
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1993 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: AR3Z-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: 9R3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: EOTZ-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Non-Locking
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1982 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 9R3Z-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Replaced by: AR3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6R3Z-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Replaces: 4R3Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 4R3Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Replaced by: 6R3Z-16916-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Mustang Hood Release Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to remove and install the Hood Release Cable and hood latch for the front release on a Ford Mustang?
Posted by Jahkada I.
A:
To replace the latch, one is required to start with the removal of the upper radiator cover by unscrewing the nuts. Drawing a line on the body around the latch is important especially when fixing it which must be done by unscrewing the latch retaining bolts on the radiator support then removing the latch. Release the cable hood latch and detach the hood release cable from the latch assembly. For installation, do the steps in reverse but you should ensure that the latch is set in such a way that when closed it locks on the hood and also compress the hood bumpers a little. To remove the cable first it has to be disconnected from the latch assembly. Using a piece of stiff wire relocate the cable through the car back to the firewall removing all the cable retaining clips. Inside the car, unlatch the driver side floor carpeting, then unscrew the two bolts that secure the release lever and you take out the hood release lever. Take the cable and the grommet into the passenger compartment so that the wire is seen, if the new cable has a grommet fitting then replace the damaged cable with the new one. Then from the engine side move the wire through the firewall while on installation, adjust the grommet from the passengers side so that it can be properly placed back in the firewall.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Bastien / Jul 18, 2022

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