Roll down the side window and look around the hood.
Actually it should only pop the hood a little bit, the interior latch release is an anti theft device designed to keep people out of your engine compartment. The second latch release inside the grille is meant to completely open the hood, the double latch system also saves you from having the hood hit the windshield if the latch fails while driving, or you forget to latch it completely.
If the latch under your hood is damaged and won't lock then your hood could fly up while you are driving. You should take it to a mechanic to see if they can fix your latch.
A hood latch is the mechanism that holds your vehicles hood in the closed position while in operation.
If the hood latch of your 2003 Ford Windstar won't release after pulling the interior latch, you can try gently pressing down on the hood while a helper pulls the latch again to relieve tension. If that doesn't work, locate the hood release mechanism under the front grille. You may need to use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry it open or manipulate the latch directly. If all else fails, consider consulting a professional mechanic for assistance.
To open a stuck hood latch on a 1990 Ford F-150, start by pulling the hood release lever inside the vehicle while gently pressing down on the hood to relieve tension. If that doesn't work, try using a flathead screwdriver to access the latch mechanism through the grille or under the hood, carefully prying it to release. If the latch is still stuck, lubricate it with penetrating oil and let it sit before trying again. If all else fails, consider seeking professional help to avoid damaging the hood or latch.
1. Adjust hood latch using 3 screws. Hood striker must be aligned with centre of latch striker. 2. Make sure latch isnt stuck due to tight cable. 3. Adjust hood alignment if necessary (after performing adjustment of hood latch). 4. Ensure hood rubber dampers arent too high (hence not allowing engagement of hood striker to latch mechanism). 5. Lubricate latch mechanism. Eyeball it so you know what's cooking. If all else fails, replace the latch (use a screwdriver to mimic the hood engaging with the latch. If it catches, the latch is OK.)
Bang the hood above the latch while someone pulls the hood release from in the car. Good luck.
try having someone bump the hood while you pull the latch
To close the hood of a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first ensure that the hood is properly aligned with the latch. Gently lower the hood until it is about a foot from the latch, then release it to let it drop and engage the latch. If the hood doesn't close completely, press down firmly on the center of the hood to ensure it is secured. Always double-check that the hood is fully closed before driving.
To replace a hood latch on a 1995 F-150, the old hood latch will have to be cut out with a blow torch. The new hood latch will have to be welded in place. Securing with bolts after welding will make the hood latch stronger than that of the original.
Answer: It took me a while to find it too. Its under the bumper. but as soon as you release that latch you have to lift the hood and release the second latch in the usual place under the hood.
make sure the cable is not sticking, do this by haveing someone pull up on the hood while you try to pop the hood. When a hood latch goes bad you have to replace it with a new one