Latch Adjustment - Hood

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify the hood alignment.
Align the hood latch striker.
1. Loosen the hood latch bolts enough to allow for movement of the hood latch.
2. Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Hood Latch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the hood latch bolts.

Fig 2: Tightening Hood Latch Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify that the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
- Repeat the procedure as necessary.