Dorman 912-101 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Ford F-150

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood latch cable on select Ford trucks. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores the connection from the latch to the safety catch on 2009-2014 Ford F-150 models.

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Ford F-150 applications
• Steel cable construction with plastic outer jacket
• Includes handle
• Length: 41.97
• Part number: 912-101

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 912-101 is a hood release cable made for the latch-to-safety-catch routing used on 2009-2014 Ford F-150 trucks. It is built to replace a damaged, stretched, or non-functioning cable and restore normal hood release operation. The cable’s steel core provides the needed pull strength, while the plastic outer material helps protect the cable path during everyday use. This part cross-references Ford OE number 9L3Z16916B for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Stretched cable that no longer releases the latch cleanly
• Frayed or seized cable movement at the hood release handle
• Loss of connection between the latch and safety catch on a Ford F-150
• Intermittent hood release operation caused by cable wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2009-2014 Ford F-150, latch to safety catch. Confirm cable routing, handle location, and latch engagement before installation. Inspect the release handle, latch, and safety catch for wear or binding so the new cable can operate smoothly. Verify the part number 912-101 against the original cable length and routing before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for direct-fit service applications, and this hood release cable is built to replace the original cable on the listed Ford F-150 models. Part number 912-101 is intended for the specified vehicle years and latch-to-safety-catch configuration.