How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Explorer?

You can begin hood latch servicing after you remove the three pin-type retainers together with the radiator upper sight shield. The service begins by removing the two bolts securing the hood latch but remember to tighten them to 9 lb-ft (12 Nm) after installation. Detach the hood release cable from the hood latch before taking out the latch. After reversing all removal steps, directly check both the latch adjustment and alignment before installation completion. Apply lubrication to the hood latch once you complete its installation.

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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: 6W6Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Deck Lid Latch, Rear; Hood Latch, Front; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4R3Z-16700-AA, F87Z-16700-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: BB5Z-16700-A
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: F87Z-16700-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: LB5Z-16700-B
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch; Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 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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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: 6L2Z-16700-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: F5TZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Part Number: F3TZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Part Number: 4L2Z-16700-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 1L2Z-16700-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Explorer Hood Latch

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Hood Latch in the Ford Explorer is one of the significant components that have the responsibility of closing and locking the hood to avoid any unwanted actuation during operation of the vehicle. This component is placed well below the front of the hood in such a way that important extras such as the engine, the radiator and the battery are shielded. In the recent past, different types of Hood Latch have been incorporated into models of Ford Explorer with different objectives of improving the safety as well as the reliability of the car. Though it is not possible to digest specific distinctive features between these types, the development of the Ford Explorer Hood Latch speaks of the new trends in automotive design which focus on the carriage's safety and efficiency.

Ford Explorer Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Explorer?
A:
You can begin hood latch servicing after you remove the three pin-type retainers together with the radiator upper sight shield. The service begins by removing the two bolts securing the hood latch but remember to tighten them to 9 lb-ft (12 Nm) after installation. Detach the hood release cable from the hood latch before taking out the latch. After reversing all removal steps, directly check both the latch adjustment and alignment before installation completion. Apply lubrication to the hood latch once you complete its installation.