Push down on the hood at the latch while a helper pulls the release. Then try to lift the hood. If the hood cable is broken or maladjusted, then it might be necessary to reach up from under the vehicle and try to release the hood.
you can get to the latch through the grill
On a 1996 Ford Windstar : Under the dash on the drivers side , not too far from the inside hood release
The fuel pump reset button on a 2003 Ford Windstar is on the driver's left foot area. It is next to the hood release.
Try using a coat hanger with the ends cut off and bend it into shape to get under the hood and pull the cable release.
On the Ford Windstar 2001 model, it is under the hood, next to the battery.
you might be able to get under the car somehow and flip the hood release from the inside.
The fuse box on a 2000 Ford Windstar van is located on the right side of the engine compartment. A secondary fuse box can be found under the dash, near the hood release.
go to the wreckers get a new one
To replace the hood release cable on a 2001 Ford Windstar, start by removing the under-dash panel for access to the cable. Disconnect the old cable from the hood latch and the release handle inside the vehicle. Install the new cable by securing it to the latch and attaching the release handle, ensuring it's properly routed. Finally, test the release mechanism to ensure it functions correctly before reassembling the panel.
how to open hood with a broken cable on a 1994 ford explorer
Try number 11 fuse, 15A (blue) driver-side, near hood release (underneath).