Dorman 912-048 Hood Release Cable

Dorman 912-048 Hood Release Cable

Restore hood access with this Dorman hood release cable, built as a direct replacement for a worn or broken factory cable. It uses a steel cable with a plastic outer material and includes the handle for a complete service replacement on select Ford Focus models.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select vehicles
• Steel cable construction for dependable pull action
• Plastic outer material helps protect the cable assembly
• Handle included for a more complete repair
• Length: 76.7
• Part number: 912-048

Detailed Description

Dorman 912-048 is a hood release cable replacement for 2000-2006 Ford Focus and 2007 Ford Focus built through 8/27/07. If the original cable is frayed, stretched, or broken, this replacement restores the mechanical connection needed to open the hood from inside the cabin. The steel inner cable is paired with a plastic outer jacket to match the needs of a direct-fit service part, and the included handle supports a more complete repair. This part cross-references Ford OE number YS4Z16916AA and SKP SK721021 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Broken hood release cable that prevents hood opening
• Frayed or stretched cable with poor pull response
• Damaged interior release handle
• Intermittent hood latch release on Ford Focus models
• Need for a replacement hood release cable on 2000-2006 Ford Focus or 2007 Ford Focus built through 8/27/07

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year and build date before ordering, especially for 2007 Ford Focus applications through 8/27/07. Route the cable along the original path and confirm the hood latch and interior handle move freely before final assembly. Check the latch mechanism for binding or corrosion, since a damaged latch can shorten the life of the new cable. Part number 912-048 is intended for direct replacement service on the listed Ford Focus applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for vehicle repair applications, and this hood release cable is built to replace the original cable on the specified Ford Focus fitments. Use the confirmed vehicle listing to match the part to your application before installation.