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KMAC49 · 10-22-2025, 02:42 PM

When I hit an abrupt bump such as a manhole cover, uneven lanes, or "expansion strips" on a concrete road, my hood latch releases the hood. Thankfully it stays latched, and doesn't open. Anyone else have this problem, or has seen it? What's the remedy? Thanks.

Kevin

fordor41 · 01-24-2026, 11:05 AM

Check that hood pin is completely latched. Sounds like pin is not dlwn into latch mechsnism to fully latch. Loosen lock nut on the pin and unscrew the hood pin in increments to get it fully latched

normren · 03-12-2026, 12:52 PM

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In many cases the fix is simply adjusting the latch deeper and replacing the latch spring so bumps can’t jar it loose.

10-22-2025, 02:42 PM	#1
KMAC49 Junior Member Join Date: May 2025 Posts: 2	"41 Ford hood latch When I hit an abrupt bump such as a manhole cover, uneven lanes, or "expansion strips" on a concrete road, my hood latch releases the hood. Thankfully it stays latched, and doesn't open. Anyone else have this problem, or has seen it? What's the remedy? Thanks. Kevin

01-24-2026, 11:05 AM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,576	Re: "41 Ford hood latch Check that hood pin is completely latched. Sounds like pin is not dlwn into latch mechsnism to fully latch. Loosen lock nut on the pin and unscrew the hood pin in increments to get it fully latched

03-12-2026, 12:52 PM	#3
normren BANNED Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 22	Re: "41 Ford hood latch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In many cases the fix is simply adjusting the latch deeper and replacing the latch spring so bumps can’t jar it loose.