The cable was not broken, the latch mechanism was in need of lots of WD40. Keep this area well lubricated to avoid problems.
There should be a grill or bottom of bumper reachable emergency release cable should the cabin release latch become broken or get stuck.
Has anyone invented this idea yet?

 

Your Maintenance Manual has a 6 month interval that recommends: Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Don't feel bad, the hood latch must be the most often forgotten latch of all. I would not recommend an emergency release cable. It would become known and would defeat the inside the cab latch.

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emergency hood release cable = stolen truck

 

If a pro wants your truck its gone!! If your hood release cable fails your Xucked , choose your poison.

 

fails,?? what do u mean.. i drive a ford, it doesnt break!!! lmao ahhhh