Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  AG1Z-16700-A

• Positions: Front
• Other Names:

  Latch, Lock, Latch Assembly Hood

• Description:

  This genuine Ford hood latch is the primary locking assembly that secures the front of the hood on the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus and the 2019 Police Interceptor Sedan built on the same platform. Ford catalogs it as a Latch Assy - Hood. Bolted to the upper radiator support, it captures the hood striker when the hood is closed and holds it shut against wind and road vibration, while its spring-loaded secondary catch keeps the hood from flying open if the cable release is pulled. Working with the release cable and handle, the latch mechanism lets the driver pop the hood from inside the cabin. Over years of exposure to weather and grit the latch can seize, rust, or lose spring tension, and owners then notice a hood that will not release when the cable is pulled, a hood that pops loose at speed, a persistent ajar warning, or a rattling and clunking from the front of the car over bumps. A worn or corroded latch is a safety concern because a hood that unlatches while driving blocks the windshield. Fitting this correct factory latch restores positive primary and secondary engagement and smooth release. It is a direct replacement for the original mechanism; lubricate the pivot and verify proper striker alignment after installation. Confirm the model and body configuration against your vehicle before installing so the latch mates correctly with the existing striker and cable.

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