To access the engine system of your Ford Freestyle, you’ll need to open the hood. Apart from changing your vehicle’s oil and refilling the wiper fluid, opening your hood is crucial for avoiding overheating.
If you have traveled for long and the engine overheats, opening the hood will allow the excess heat to escape quickly and effectively from the engine bay. This is important for improving the durability of the parts in your car’s engine system. This guide takes you through everything you need to know.
2005 – 2009 Models
- Locate and pull the hood release lever under the bottom of the instrument panel, close to the steering column. The hood will pop open slightly.
- Walk to the front of your car and find a release catch by sliding your fingers in the space created.
- Slide the secondary release catch to the left.
- Open the hood.
- Use one hand to release the strut while the other holds the hood up, let it down slowly, and then allow it to drop into the designated hold.
Pro/Safety Tips for Opening a Ford Freestyle’s Hood
- Ensure the handbrake is on and your car’s engine is off before opening the hood.
- If you have been driving long distances, let the engine cool off for about 10 minutes before opening the hood.
- Avoid opening your hood if the wind is extreme.
- Don’t push the hood down with force when closing it; you might dent the car.
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