Dorman 912-740 Hood Release Cable - Front

Hood Release Cable for Ford and Lincoln

Dorman 912-740 is a direct replacement hood release cable for specific Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It restores hood latch operation when the original cable is worn, stretched, or broken, with a steel inner cable and plastic outer jacket built for the front hood release path.

Key Features

• Direct replacement hood release cable for front hood release applications
• Steel cable construction with a plastic outer material
• Slotted oval end on one side and ball end on the other
• No handle included
• No latch included
• Length: 233
• Part number: 912-740

Detailed Description

This Dorman hood release cable is made to replace the original cable on 2015-2020 Ford Edge, 2019-2020 Lincoln Nautilus, and 2015-2018 Lincoln MKX models with front hood release routing. The cable is built to match the original connection style, using a slotted oval end and a ball end for proper latch engagement. If your Ford Edge hood release cable is frayed, snapped, or no longer pulls the hood latch cleanly, 912-740 provides a direct-fit service part for the same application. It is also a practical replacement for Lincoln MKX and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles with the same front-position setup.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., FT4Z16916A) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood release cable that prevents the hood from opening
• Frayed or stretched cable causing weak latch release
• Sticking hood release operation at the interior handle
• Intermittent hood latch engagement on Ford Edge and Lincoln applications
• Front hood release cable failure from wear over time

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and front-position routing before installation. Compare the original cable ends and overall length to confirm proper replacement. Inspect the hood latch and release handle assembly for wear, since a damaged latch or handle can affect cable performance. For best results, route the cable along the original path to avoid binding or premature wear.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts to directly replace worn or broken original components on specific vehicle applications. Part number 912-740 is built for the listed Ford and Lincoln fitments and follows the original cable-end configuration for proper service replacement.