How to properly handle the Hood Release Cable and Hood Latch installation and removal process on Lincoln Navigator?

You must draw a line on the hood latch before you change it, so you can easily realign it when you put it back. Separate the hood latch handle and cable from the latch assembly on Navigator vehicles, and take out the bolts holding the latch to the radiator support while keeping the reference line you drew around the latch as your guide. Turn the latch bolts until they've grown loose, move the latch, then retighten them before ensuring a good fit by shutting the hood. To remove the hood latch cable, disconnect it from the latch assembly, then tie a stiff piece of wire to the cord's end. Detach all cable holder clips and follow the entire cable path all the way back to the engine bay. In the passenger area, open the fuse panel cover, loosen and remove the mounting bolts to disengage the hood release lever from its holders. Reach inside, pull the cable and grommet deeper into the compartment, and make sure you have a new grommet already connected to the cable before you swap the old cable. In the engine compartment, use the pieces you just brought out to pass the wire back through the firewall. To finished installation, run each step in reverse, pushing on the grommet from the passenger compartment to make sure it stays right where it should.

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Lincoln Navigator Release Cable
Part Number: JL7Z-16916-A
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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:
- 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Release Cable
Part Number: FL7Z-16916-A
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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:
- 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator | 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Release Cable
Part Number: 7L1Z-16916-B
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Cable, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator | 6 Cyl 3.5L GTDI, 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Release Cable
Part Number: SL1Z-16916-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Hood Control; Release Cable, Release Handle
- Replaced by: SL1Z-16916-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 Lincoln Navigator | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Lincoln Navigator 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:
- 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT E4OD
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Lincoln Navigator Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 1L7Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaced by: 6L7Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator 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:
- 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT E4OD
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Lincoln Navigator Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L7Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaces: 1L7Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5L1Z-16916-AAH
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Handle, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: (-C*)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 2L1Z-16916-AAG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Handle
- Manufacturer Note: (-D*)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 2L1Z-16916-AAB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Handle, Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI | 4AT 4R100, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 2L1Z-16916-AAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI | 4AT 4R100, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Navigator Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 2L1Z-16916-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control
- Manufacturer Note: (-W*)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 8 Cyl 5.4L | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission E4OD(4R100), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ZF 6HP26 Steptronic, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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How to properly handle the Hood Release Cable and Hood Latch installation and removal process on Lincoln Navigator?
Posted by Tessa E.
A:
You must draw a line on the hood latch before you change it, so you can easily realign it when you put it back. Separate the hood latch handle and cable from the latch assembly on Navigator vehicles, and take out the bolts holding the latch to the radiator support while keeping the reference line you drew around the latch as your guide. Turn the latch bolts until they've grown loose, move the latch, then retighten them before ensuring a good fit by shutting the hood. To remove the hood latch cable, disconnect it from the latch assembly, then tie a stiff piece of wire to the cord's end. Detach all cable holder clips and follow the entire cable path all the way back to the engine bay. In the passenger area, open the fuse panel cover, loosen and remove the mounting bolts to disengage the hood release lever from its holders. Reach inside, pull the cable and grommet deeper into the compartment, and make sure you have a new grommet already connected to the cable before you swap the old cable. In the engine compartment, use the pieces you just brought out to pass the wire back through the firewall. To finished installation, run each step in reverse, pushing on the grommet from the passenger compartment to make sure it stays right where it should.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Sonny / May 28, 2026