How do you open the hood of a ford crown vic?

To open the hood of a Ford Crown Victoria, first, locate the hood release lever inside the vehicle, typically found on the driver's side near the left footwell. Pull the lever to release the hood latch. Next, go to the front of the car, slide your hand under the center of the hood to find the safety latch, and push it to the side while lifting the hood. Finally, secure the hood with the prop rod if equipped.