# 2001 Taurus Hood Release **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 13, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709 "2024-08-13T01:50:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Terry-P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/1 "2024-08-13T01:50:21Z")
2001 Taurus. Hood Release pull cable does nothing to release the hood and I cannot reach the safety latch through the grill. How do I get the hood open? Thanks for your help! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/2 "2024-08-13T02:04:37Z")
Try gently prying up under the hood or wedge something under the hood and the pull the release handle to see if the hood pops. Tester ---
**Author:** ![glasspilot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/glasspilot/32/27886_2.png) [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/3 "2024-08-13T15:47:24Z")
This happened to me years ago. It was a 1988 Olds Ciera. I was able to get under there to release the hood latch with some work and swearing! I installed a new OEM cable. But I also put a small cable hooked to the latch with a loop on the end and I hid it behind the grill. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/4 "2024-08-13T15:56:19Z")
If you are unable to get the hood up, a body shop should be able to (for a price)… ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/5 "2024-08-13T18:13:22Z")
[What To Do If You Have a Stuck Hood Latch Or Hood Won’t Open (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCQCatoG9Rc&t=39s) ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/6 "2024-08-13T19:06:47Z")
Pull the release handle while someone repeatedly presses down on the hood to pop the hood loose. Once the hood is open, clean and lubricate the hood release mechanism. Also, consider replacing the hood struts. I replaced the struts on my 2003 Taurus and the new struts made all the difference opening the hood. Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709/7 "2024-08-13T21:04:59Z")
Frustrating, for sure. Can’t speak to the 2001 Taurus configuration, but I got my Corolla’s cable-operated hood latch to open by grabbing hold of the cable near the latch from directly below the latch, laying on the ground and looking upward w/flashlight, using this tool > **[12 in. Locking Clamp Pliers](https://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-locking-clamp-94952.html)** > > Amazing deals on this 12In Locking Clamp Pliers at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices. Lack of routine maintenance was the cause for my stuck hood-latch. Likely never lubed in 25+ years. I’ve since been lubing the latch mechanism on every oil & filter change on both of my vehicles, latches easier to use, & haven’t even had a hint of a stuck-latch problem since. btw: I wedged the handle mechanism in the passenger compartment to the “open” position first.