Hood release. 1996 Ford Ranger XLT.

11255thave_

my hood release under the dash,pulls the wired cable but doesn't release the primary hood latch (no resistance)...........can I open the hood manually by using a screwdriver to release the latch going up thru the plastic grille then fix the cable once the hood is open?

11255thave_

thanks for your help peeps!

Mr_Shiftright

Here you go ---- A How To Video on Opening a Stuck Hood on a Ford Ranger

11255thave_

can I open the hood by just squeezing the hood release near the grille, even through the primary dash release isn't working and the hood is locked down tight

stever

Dunno. If you can grab the cable with some pliers, you may be able to pull it (down?) enough to release the latch. That's assuming the cable has slipped or stretched somehow.

Anyone?

11255thave_

it feels as though its not attached to anything ANYMORE. as if the cable is broken ill try it w/pliers tnx IF NOT WHAT DO I DO NEXT WHAT WOULD YOUR FELLOW MECHANICS DO TO OPEN IT?

11255thave_

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11255thave_

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