2000 Ford Taurus Repair Question
Mileage: 155,000 miles.
Hood won't latch shut
Asked by Jeff43614Answer
It is probably the return spring for the release cable.
Doesn't answer either question. Anyone one else??
these are parts of the hood latch.youll need to replace the latch assy.jeff
The little spring appears to be attached to the body of the car and not the latch assembly. It's a very thin spring that I can pull apart with my fingers. It is NOT the large heavy spring on the latch itself. I think the comment above from rivermikerat sounds correct. Were you able to view the picture of the return spring for the release cable? It really does appear that it was attached to the body of the car. I'm hoping not because the piecve it was mounted to was part of the front end of the car. I'm not doubting your knowledge but it's the difference between spending $30 and spending 99 cents.
The only pictures visible are of the broken spring and clip. IS there a return spring presently on the release lever at the end of the latch release cable?
Mike: Let me take a picture tonight. That may help clear things up.
I'll try to download the picture from my phone tomorrow while at work and someone can help me. The only spring is the one that has alot of tension in it and it's encased in plastic. It's running horizontally as you look down.
Ok. I downloaded the image you attached at first of the spring and clip and drew an arrow on it. If you look at where the arrow is pointed at, you'll see that this spring is broken. That may be your problem. Where was that clip attached?
this thread is so re****ulas.GO BUY A NEW LATCH AND INSTALL IT.this is no magor part.im done ty for using 2carpros