Hood latch problem

AndrewA. · February 17th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Ive had the is problem for awhile now..out of the blue one day i couldnt get my hood to latch closed...did everything i could think of...raddled the latch messed with the part that you pul,l pushed the hood down slmaded it everyting!! After i slam it about 15 or some times it finally cathes..so i bought some hood pins but have been reluctant to install them..the car is ony mildly modded..anyways how to i fix that latch..get a new one and should i go ahead and put on the pins (love that look too) or would that be kinda "ricey"

JStang14 · February 17th, 2008, 10:47 PM

do you have an aftermarket hood?

AndrewA. · February 17th, 2008, 10:51 PM

No its stock..the only thing that appers out of the normal is that when i pop open the hood, the part that you pull to open it is reall lose and i can jiggle it?? Thinking that maybe a spring or something like that is just jacked up? But once i get the hood latched down everything is normal and there is no play of the hood or that part that you pull.

Genevieve! · February 17th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Push the little yellow tab all the way down (the one you push to open the hood up)

Mine did that yesterday. This helped my problem

Eagle2000GT · February 18th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Did you oil the hood latch? That is usually the problem.

supercharged03gt · February 18th, 2008, 04:05 PM

I have the same problem i have to slam it shut. im going to try pushing the yellow tab down next time

Mustang RacR94 · February 18th, 2008, 04:38 PM

WD40 can do amazing things

spray down the latches with WD40 and slam that bitch, itll work

MATT02GT · February 18th, 2008, 04:51 PM

I dont think there is an easy closing hood on a Mustang, cant be gentle with them. But yea Id make sure the latch is tight, and lube it up

wekilledbambi03 · February 18th, 2008, 05:25 PM

anyone know where i can find something to hold down the prop rod under teh hood? my car didnt have anything there when i bought it. dont know if it broke off or what. but the rod just bounces around when i drive and that rattle is kinda annoying. plus cutting up the lining under the hood lol

Mustang RacR94 · February 18th, 2008, 05:27 PM

there just clips, can probally buy replacment ones at autozone or advanced auto or any parts store, if not im sure the ford dealer can get ya some

79Capri302 · February 18th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by MATT02GT

I dont think there is an easy closing hood on a Mustang, cant be gentle with them. But yea Id make sure the latch is tight, and lube it up

speak for yourself buddy, my hood closes beautifuly. i have no problems getting mine closed.

i agree with the WD40, spray that fucker down and just work it. if the release is loose try and see if there's a crew of bolt to tighten up.

lonestarrider · February 18th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by 79Capri302

speak for yourself buddy, my hood closes beautifuly. i have no problems getting mine closed.

i agree with the WD40, spray that fucker down and just work it. if the release is loose try and see if there's a crew of bolt to tighten up.

you have no hood...

sstang · February 18th, 2008, 06:57 PM

my hood closes fine...just let it go about a foot above the latch and it closes fine everytime. Now next time I go to close it it wont close haha

AndrewA. · February 18th, 2008, 07:16 PM

The hood is beyond the normal pain in the ass. i always had to drop it with little umf to get it closed. Ill try to spray it down that might work .. looks like the hood pin poll is 50/50.

mbmconstruction00 · February 18th, 2008, 07:59 PM

usually let mine drop for about a foot as well...everybody cringes when i do it

TheUNZippee! · February 18th, 2008, 08:26 PM

My hood was flapping around at speeds above 80mph. And I do a lot of highway driving, so I put some pins on.

I wanted them for functionality, so I was worried about how they would look, but in the end I wound up liking how they looked, and now I don't have to worry about my hood flapping around anymore.

01BlkGT · February 18th, 2008, 08:45 PM

on mine i have to make sure i push the lever back in then slam it and it closes

cet2kill · February 18th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

My hood was flapping around at speeds above 80mph. And I do a lot of highway driving, so I put some pins on.

I wanted them for functionality, so I was worried about how they would look, but in the end I wound up liking how they looked, and now I don't have to worry about my hood flapping around anymore.

They look good I also was thinking about the vent visors and a bug gaurd, hardly noticable on black, I have a mineral Gray car as was thinking of adding them, now that I see them on your car I may just get them.

00silvergt · February 18th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by cet2kill

They look good I also was thinking about the vent visors and a bug gaurd, hardly noticable on black, I have a mineral Gray car as was thinking of adding them, now that I see them on your car I may just get them.

HAHAHAHAHA

cet2kill · February 18th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by 00silvergt

HAHAHAHAHA

Whats wrong silver not looking to add some usable accessories to your car?

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February 17th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#1
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hood latch problem Ive had the is problem for awhile now..out of the blue one day i couldnt get my hood to latch closed...did everything i could think of...raddled the latch messed with the part that you pul,l pushed the hood down slmaded it everyting!! After i slam it about 15 or some times it finally cathes..so i bought some hood pins but have been reluctant to install them..the car is ony mildly modded..anyways how to i fix that latch..get a new one and should i go ahead and put on the pins (love that look too) or would that be kinda "ricey" __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

February 17th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#3
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	No its stock..the only thing that appers out of the normal is that when i pop open the hood, the part that you pull to open it is reall lose and i can jiggle it?? Thinking that maybe a spring or something like that is just jacked up? But once i get the hood latched down everything is normal and there is no play of the hood or that part that you pull. __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

February 18th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#5
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you oil the hood latch? That is usually the problem. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

February 18th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#6
supercharged03gt Regular 2003, Mustang, GT ??? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same problem i have to slam it shut. im going to try pushing the yellow tab down next time __________________ Mods: Vortech V-1 supercharger, BBK LT headers, BBK o/r X pipe, Flomaster cat back, 4:10 gears, Centerforce clutch, Fidneza aluminum flywheel, K-member, Eibach pro kit, MM caster camber plates, Eagle F1 tires 275 & 315.

February 17th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#2
JStang14 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 589 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you have an aftermarket hood?

February 17th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#4
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 6,242 iTrader: 0 reviews	Push the little yellow tab all the way down (the one you push to open the hood up) Mine did that yesterday. This helped my problem

February 18th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#7
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	WD40 can do amazing things spray down the latches with WD40 and slam that bitch, itll work __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

February 18th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#8
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	I dont think there is an easy closing hood on a Mustang, cant be gentle with them. But yea Id make sure the latch is tight, and lube it up __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

February 18th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#9
wekilledbambi03 Newbie 1999 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone know where i can find something to hold down the prop rod under teh hood? my car didnt have anything there when i bought it. dont know if it broke off or what. but the rod just bounces around when i drive and that rattle is kinda annoying. plus cutting up the lining under the hood lol __________________ My Car Domain Page

February 18th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#10
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	there just clips, can probally buy replacment ones at autozone or advanced auto or any parts store, if not im sure the ford dealer can get ya some __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

February 18th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#13
sstang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	my hood closes fine...just let it go about a foot above the latch and it closes fine everytime. Now next time I go to close it it wont close haha

February 18th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#14
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	The hood is beyond the normal pain in the ass. i always had to drop it with little umf to get it closed. Ill try to spray it down that might work .. looks like the hood pin poll is 50/50. __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

February 18th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#15
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	usually let mine drop for about a foot as well...everybody cringes when i do it __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

February 18th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#17
01BlkGT Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	on mine i have to make sure i push the lever back in then slam it and it closes

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