Restore your 1987-1993 Mustang's hood security with this direct replacement from ACP for a stuck, loose, rusted, or missing auxiliary safety latch. The primary interior release handle is only the first line of defense; the auxiliary latch is the failsafe that keeps the hood from lifting into the windshield if that cable or mechanism ever lets go. This All Classic Parts unit brings that safety function back to factory specification.
Spring-loaded retention keeps the hood secure. Constant spring tension holds the safety latch engaged until deliberately released by hand at the hood gap. There is no rattle, no slop, and no risk of an accidental release while driving. The latch disengages cleanly when you reach in to pop the hood, just as the OEM design intended.
A direct replacement for a failed or missing latch. Decades of heat cycling and road exposure leave original latches rusted solid or broken entirely. This unit replaces OEM part F2ZZ-16892-A and restores the auxiliary latch function that Fox-body Mustangs left the factory with, without modification to the hood or latch panel.
Corrosion-resistant black finish. The durable black coating protects against the under-hood environment, where heat, moisture, and road salt accelerate rust on bare metal components. The finish maintains appearance and function over the long term.
Product Benefits
- Hood Fly-Open Protection: Spring tension holds the safety latch engaged, preventing the hood from opening if the primary interior release fails.
- Direct OEM Replacement: Matches OEM reference F2ZZ-16892-A for a proper fit on 1987-1993 Mustangs.
- Restores Factory Safety: Replaces stuck, loose, rusted, or missing auxiliary latches to bring the hood retention system back to original specification.
- Black Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Protects against heat, moisture, and road salt in the under-hood environment.
- Hand-Release Operation: Disengages manually at the hood gap, exactly as the factory auxiliary latch design operates.
About All Classic Parts (ACP): All Classic Parts specializes in restoration and replacement components for classic and vintage Ford vehicles. The brand focuses on accurate OEM-specification reproductions that fit and function as original, giving restorers and daily drivers a reliable source for hard-to-find Ford hardware.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Fitment | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
