Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Hood Alignment
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM COLOR CODING .
Inspection
- Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
All alignments
- Open the hood.
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to: Hood Latch
.
Hood fore and aft, left and right alignments
-
NOTE: Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
Remove the struts.
- Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the hood.
- Carefully close the hood.
- Adjust the hood to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
-
NOTE: Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
Carefully open and support the hood.
- Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Install the struts.
Hood front up and down alignments
- Adjust the bump stop rubbers.
- Close the hood.
- Adjust the hood to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
All alignments
- Inspect the body-to-hood dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
- Install the removed components.
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.