I just got the 01 Ford Focus a day ago. It needs the trunk latch, left mirror, hood latch and hood release cable to be replaced. I'm in highschool and don't really know about cars, so I usually have to ask my twin brother or look online. I knew I needed to get a few parts, but thanks to you guys and this video I think I'll hopefully be able to replace the hood release cable easily. Attaching the red wire to be able to easily pull out the old and insert the new is brilliant. Thanks again! 😆✊🚗🏁
Great video. Really helpful on putting it into my 2007 Ford Focus. The tying String / Wire to the end made it a lot easier to pull the cable back through - excellent idea. My Rubber Bung was easier to get out, but I used a wide large flat head screwdriver to pry it up first, then pulling on the cable and it popped right out. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. And I so appreciate you showing the rubber thing that didn't want to come out. If I run into that, I will know. It was very thorough. Great job!
+tazem81 We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon.
I have 07accordv6. Lever not popping hood. I got plastic cover off by stick long screwdriver in but can’t find spot that will pop hood. Can you tell me?
Where is the hood latch? Like where do you go to initially pop the hood? I just bought this car and I need an oil change but I can’t pop the hood and the guy I bought it from won’t let me know how to pop the hood.
+Anthony Gulick Thanks for checking us out! On the earlier models this is actually in the emblem on the grille. You will have to push the emblem up and use your key to open the hood. Turn the key to the left to pop it and then right and hold to move the hood up. I hope this helps!
Excellent info except Ford in their absolute lack of engineering wisdom made the cable end receiver out of plastic. After 10-12 years they all break. No direct aftermarket replacement available but you can use 2004 & kinda make it work! Plus they made it almost impossible to remove & replace latch without modification to the plastic radiator bracket which also mounts the latch! Can anyone say stupid complex design?! Have you driven a Ford lately? Quality is No NONE!!
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Thank god for RUclips and videos like this. That wire trick tied to the end is a game changer.
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I just got the 01 Ford Focus a day ago. It needs the trunk latch, left mirror, hood latch and hood release cable to be replaced. I'm in highschool and don't really know about cars, so I usually have to ask my twin brother or look online. I knew I needed to get a few parts, but thanks to you guys and this video I think I'll hopefully be able to replace the hood release cable easily. Attaching the red wire to be able to easily pull out the old and insert the new is brilliant. Thanks again! 😆✊🚗🏁
+Sasha Gil Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Great video. Really helpful on putting it into my 2007 Ford Focus. The tying String / Wire to the end made it a lot easier to pull the cable back through - excellent idea. My Rubber Bung was easier to get out, but I used a wide large flat head screwdriver to pry it up first, then pulling on the cable and it popped right out. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. And I so appreciate you showing the rubber thing that didn't want to come out. If I run into that, I will know. It was very thorough. Great job!
Awesome informative and easy to digest!!
Great job! Thanks for this video, it's just what I needed.
+Victor Laguna Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
This video was really good
No pissing around great watch mate
Needle nose pliers can make short work of that grommet in the firewall. Grab and pull!
How did you get the hood open if the cable is broken?
Need a video on the trunk release cable.
+tazem81 We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon.
Great video very helpful!
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nice video - need that very part for a ford ranger 2011 - searched the parts on your website couldnt quite locate it. HELP ?
What if the red wire you are using breaks. What would you suggest? Trying to replace my cable
I have 07accordv6. Lever not popping hood. I got plastic cover off by stick long screwdriver in but can’t find spot that will pop hood. Can you tell me?
You saved me 590.00 with a piece that cost me 60 bucks.
helpful video thanks.
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Do yoi have a hood release cable and video for ford ranger 1997 single cab 3.0?
+wangbungal We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
if they ran the cable along the fender well like toyota.. it'd make your american fixes a little easier.
What if the hood latch is broken how to install a new one the one under the hood
Seems like 1a auto doesn't have a hood release cable for my ford e250. Informative video though.
+Ransom Ron Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Where is the hood latch? Like where do you go to initially pop the hood? I just bought this car and I need an oil change but I can’t pop the hood and the guy I bought it from won’t let me know how to pop the hood.
+Anthony Gulick Thanks for checking us out! On the earlier models this is actually in the emblem on the grille. You will have to push the emblem up and use your key to open the hood. Turn the key to the left to pop it and then right and hold to move the hood up. I hope this helps!
They do not have hood release cables for my 2009 accent gs why ?
I can't even get my hood open to replace the cable 😒 😪
Why is my latch hard to pull?
try lubricating the latch with penetrating fluid. and then cycle it multiple times.
Seems like the rubber grommet is the pain in the ass for this task.
lil hooky-do
LMAO the A1Auto cable is labeled wrong. Tells you to pull down on hood release cable.
Excellent info except Ford in their absolute lack of engineering wisdom made the cable end receiver out of plastic. After 10-12 years they all break. No direct aftermarket replacement available but you can use 2004 & kinda make it work!
Plus they made it almost impossible to remove & replace latch without modification to the plastic radiator bracket which also mounts the latch! Can anyone say stupid complex design?! Have you driven a Ford lately? Quality is No NONE!!
Nice job.. thank you