Opening The Hood; Hood Release Handle - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the hood release handle, located next to
the parking brake pedal.
2. While applying downward pressure on the
hood, push the hood latch handle located
behind the grille near the center front of the
vehicle to the left.
3. As you open the hood to its fullest extent, a
clock spring will assist you and "snap" into
position. The clock spring lift secures the
hood at its fullest height.

Hood release handle

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