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The 2016 Ford F-150 currently has no open recalls or technical service bulletins concerning the hood latch. Despite not experiencing a higher rate of hood latch failures compared to other vehicles based on driver complaints, there is still a chance of it malfunctioning. If you encounter a broken latch, it may cause the hood to jam shut, requiring you to open it before replacement. The cost for a new latch is relatively affordable for a car repair, ranging from $50 to $105.
The latch on the hood was rusted and not staying closed. I removed the rust using a rust remover and sandpaper, then applied spray silicone lubricant to it. Now it's functioning properly once more.
The issue with the hood latch on the 2016 Ford F150 is that the latch is faulty, causing the door to unexpectedly swing open.