How do I open the hood?

[Melodyb]

I bought a 97 explorer, site unseen. Never had one before. I can't figure out how to open the hood. I pulled the release and it popped up, but l can't see or feel a lever to push under the hood to release it the rest of the way. Where is it? I don't have the manual.

 

[sean99]

Its about 4" to the left of the latch mechanism. It will push up in the same direction as the hood is lifted.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section. Shine a flashlight on the area with the latch. It will make it easier to see the part.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Its about 4" to the left of the latch mechanism. It will push up in the same direction as the hood is lifted.

Not on a 95-97. It's accessed through the grille just to the left (as you are looking at the grille) of the FORD emblem. It pulls toward you.