Hood release handle problem (won't open hood)
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From: Berkshires Western Ma
Hood release handle problem (won't open hood)
Just returned home from a 200 mile trip to Ct., While i was in ct, ran out of washer fluid went to open hood and nothing. Second time this happened in a year , last time ford dealer replaced cable and only charged me $160.00 
Anyway dealer can't even look at it till late next week. Can anyone tell me if theres a way to open the hood without cutting the cable to try and pull the latch to release it? Last time it was a costly mistake. Thanks
Anyway dealer can't even look at it till late next week. Can anyone tell me if theres a way to open the hood without cutting the cable to try and pull the latch to release it? Last time it was a costly mistake. Thanks
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I have had the same problem for about 2 years now. Never had it worked on though. I hit 2 pine trees laying in the road during an ice storm 2 years ago. I just chalked it up to something from that even though I didnt have very much damage. I did find that pulling the lever several firm times works. It is like the cable is stretched. Once I get it open, I put some WD-40 on it and it works fine for a while.
Good luck with yours.
Anthony
Good luck with yours.
Anthony
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From: People's republic of MA
I just had this problem last week... to get the hood open, I had someone hold the lever, and I just picked the hood up without it "popping" liek it should. Once open I sprayed the latch with wd-40 and cycled it with my hands a few times... So far it's worked.
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Mine does the same thing. Have not been able to figure out how to open without pulling the handle. Last time mine did it, I gave up and drove down the road. After about 5 minutes of driving, the stupid think popped open. Now it works again, at least for now.....
