2004 Explorer Hood Release Help

[crocko]

Hi,
I am troubleshooting a problem with my 2004 XLT Explorer. While going through the motions, I remote locked the car while hood was up. Then I decided to check a fuse. Removed negative battery cable, checked fuse and then decided that I would leave the battery disconnected and shut the hood.
Went out to the car later on and tried to unlock with remote and remember that I had disconnected battery. Thought, no problem I can just use the key in the door.......No chance...Key will not go in as it looks like there is damage from a previous break in. Haven't used the key ever to get in the car. oh how lazy we have become
So, my question. How do I get the hood open with out power and no way of getting into the cab?

Anyway, I will be posing my original issue here soon, no suprise it is transmission related, but wanted to get some OBD codes first.

If anyone can help with getting the hood open, would be greatly apprieciated.
THanks,
Paul

 

[crocko]

Does anyone know if there is a manual way to release the hood? Like the screwdriver through the grill on the older model Explorers?
Any help would be great.

 

[D Hook]

If you have the key, why not try the other locks?

 

[crocko]

Good suggestion with only one minor drawback.... 2004 only has one lock, on drivers door.
Got it open by crawling under and hooking release cable through engine.