Dorman 912-044 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Ford and Lincoln

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn, stretched, or broken hood latch cable on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer jacket, it restores the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch for reliable hood opening.

Compatible with 1997-2004 Ford F-150, 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, and 1997-1999 Ford F-250 under 8,500 lb. GVW. Part number 912-044 is made to match the original cable routing and length for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Dorman 912-044 hood release cable replacement
• Steel inner cable with plastic outer material
• 82.4-inch length for listed vehicle applications
• Direct replacement for a broken or worn hood release cable
• Handle not included
• Package contents: hood release cable

Detailed Description

When the hood release cable fails, the hood latch can become difficult or impossible to operate from inside the cabin. This replacement cable is built to directly replace the original cable on the specified Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford F-250 applications. The steel cable core provides the strength needed for repeated use, while the plastic outer jacket helps protect the cable during routing through the vehicle body.

This part cross-references Ford F65Z16916AB and SK721031 for the same application. If you are searching for a hood release cable for 1997-2003 Ford F-150 or a hood latch cable for 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, part number 912-044 is the listed replacement.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that no longer opens the hood
• Stretched cable with poor latch engagement
• Binding or frayed cable movement at the release handle
• Intermittent hood latch operation on the listed vehicles
• Loss of interior hood release function after cable wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Route the new cable along the original path and verify that it seats correctly at both the interior release point and the hood latch. Before closing the hood, test latch release operation several times to confirm smooth movement and proper engagement. This part does not include a handle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement cables are built for direct-fit service on the listed applications and are engineered to match the original cable style and dimensions for proper operation.