Dorman 912-220 Hood Release Cable - Front

Dorman 912-220 Hood Release Cable for Ford Focus

The Dorman 912-220 hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood release cable on select Ford vehicles. Built with a steel cable and plastic outer material, it restores hood-opening function for the front-mounted secondary cable setup on 2012-2018 Ford Focus models with lever operation.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select Ford applications
• Steel cable construction for dependable pull action
• Plastic outer material for routing and protection
• Handle included for service-ready replacement
• Fits front secondary cable applications with lever
• Part number: 912-220

Detailed Description

This hood release cable is built to replace the original cable on 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles, front position, secondary cable, w/lever. It is intended for drivers dealing with a stretched, frayed, seized, or broken hood release cable that no longer opens the hood reliably. The Dorman 912-220 follows the original application closely and uses a steel inner cable with a plastic outer jacket to support consistent operation and routing. This part cross-references Ford OE number CV6Z16A770A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Frayed or stretched cable causing weak pull response
• Seized cable that binds during hood release operation
• Intermittent hood latch release on Ford Focus models
• Loss of lever action at the secondary cable connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 2012-2018 Ford Focus, front, secondary cable with lever. Confirm routing, lever style, and connector points against the original cable before installation. Inspect the hood latch and release handle assembly for wear at the same time, since a damaged latch or handle can shorten the life of the replacement cable. Part number 912-220 should be matched to the vehicle’s original configuration before service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts engineered to directly replace worn OE components on specific vehicle applications. The 912-220 is built for the listed Ford Focus fitment and uses materials selected for cable durability and consistent hood release operation.