Dorman 912-190 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

Dorman 912-190 is a direct replacement hood release cable for select Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercury Milan models. It is built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, and it includes the handle for a complete hood release repair.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for specific vehicle applications
• Steel cable construction for dependable hood latch operation
• Plastic outer material
• Handle included
• Charcoal black finish for matched interior appearance on listed applications
• Fits 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, N/A
• Fits 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, N/A
• Fits 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, N/A

Detailed Description

This Dorman hood release cable is made to replace a worn, stretched, or broken factory cable on select Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles. The 88.3-inch cable length and steel inner cable support consistent hood release function, while the included handle provides the needed control point for opening the hood from inside the vehicle. Part number 912-190 is a practical OE-style replacement for restoring normal hood access on the listed applications.

This part cross-references Ford OE number 9E5Z16916AD for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Stretched cable that no longer pulls the latch correctly
• Damaged or cracked interior release handle
• Intermittent hood latch release operation
• Loss of normal access for routine engine bay service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Route the cable along the original path and confirm the hood latch releases smoothly after installation. For best results, inspect the hood latch mechanism and related release components for wear while replacing the cable. Fits 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, N/A; Fits 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, N/A; Fits 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts for direct-fit repair applications, and this hood release cable is built to replace the original component on the listed vehicles.