u/listedguru

Our 23 Ford Escape's hood will not open. It opened fine a few weeks ago but now when we tried to open it nothing happens. It has the hood release that needs to pulled 2x and you can feel tension when you pull it and the handle springs back into the closed position. I don't think the cable snapped but possibly came unattached somehow.

Any suggestions on what to do to figure out what's going on and how to get the hood open at least? Really hate to take it into the dealer but we may have to. We are out of 3/36 warranty due to miles but have the Ford Premiumcare ESP with a deductible so hopefully it's at least covered under that.