Ford Racing M-16826-MA Hood Lift Kit

I like to tinker with my cars. And nothing it more irritating than working around that center hood prop-bar. These are nice. Pretty easy to install the directions are pretty good but there’s a YT video out there that explains one slightly confusing point. Word of caution. Tighten the bolts down HARD. My passenger side wasn’t as tight as it should’ve been and it twisted in place and the shock came off. It scratched the paint under the hood.

Hated using to prop rod to hold the hood up. It’s clumsy and in the way. This model is made for the 6th Gen Mustang 2015-Current (not Shelby). They are bolt on and pretty easily project. There are plenty vids out there on installation. Tips: Use a 1” bit on the battery cover and put the wiper cable on the inside of the bracket. Did I mention how awesome the logs look. Do yourself a favor and get these.

Why Ford ever installed a "prop rod" on a "hot rod" is beyond me. I've been frustrated every time I check the oil on my Mustang GT convertible. I kept asking, why, Ford, WHY ??? Then I saw this on another Mustang and started looking. I found the kit, ordered it and installed it in about 45 minutes.... There are NO modifications to the car body required. The only change to OEM Ford parts is a 1" hole drilled in the plastic battery cover. So, no concerns for drilling in metal, having unfinished edges or future rust from the mod. For now, I'm leaving the the prop rod installed, but plan to eventually remove it once I get a bit more confidence in the gas pistons. But, so far it's working perfectly.

Installed on a 2019 mustang gt, really easy to install and looks great. Expect to cut hole in battery cover, honestly these are so much better than that ugly hood prop. Amazon was the best price after shopping around other websites. Highly recommend these!!!

I have a 2021 Mustang Mach 1 and these were very easy to install and work wonderfully. I'm amazed these are not included on a $60,000 sports car. So nice not having to use that support bar.

What a huge difference not having to use the pole and hook to hold the hood open. The 2 pumps hold the hood up with ease. I have 2 things to keep in mind for your benefit, both good. 1. Do not remove the metal rod unless it really, really bugs you. Piston failure is not unheard of. There may come a time when you need that support and be happy you can fall back on it, like I had too. 2. I wish Ford Performance had given a torque setting for tightening the the drivers side frame bracket by the strut tower. I've needed to tighten down the bracket twice because the weight of the hood twisted the bracket forwards, shifting the hood and opening the seam gap on the passenger side. I didn't have it tight enough. The metal rod allowed me to relieved the pressure on the bracket so I could tighten it more. That's where torque # would be helpful. I didn't want to snap the bolt by overtightening it. All correctable and quick to do! I recommend these if you you don't have them already.

This didn't fit my 2006 Mustang GT. Earlier models are missing the 3rd hood bolt needed to mount the hood bracket. Fender is missing slot for fender hood bracket. Mind has a slot but it's not in the right place and much too small. This info is missing on the item sell page. If your Stang doesn't have the 3rd hood bolt or the recessed fender slot don't buy this kit. BooHoo! Returning to Amazon

If I had to do it again I'd spend more and buy the Roush hood lifts. The lower bracket(s) on these Ford Racing lifts are a total PITA to keep the bottom double-D nut aligned properly. But wait, it seems that whoever makes these kits have taken note of the negative reviews and have engineered a way to assist in keeping the nut aligned properly, but only 1 of the 2 brackets in my kit had the feature. There's 2 pins that keep the flat side of the nut aligned properly, which sped up the install on the 1 side by at least 45 minutes. Seriously, the 1 bracket that didn't have the 2 pins, took literally 1 hour to PROPERLY install. I've seen pictures of what happens when you get it wrong and I was determined to get it right. Sadly, by the time I realized the 1 bracket had the 2 pins, it was too late and I was too pissed to take it apart and take a picture. As for how they work once installed? They work like they should. Bottom line, Ford should've had hood lifts installed as a standard feature. Oh wait, now I figured out why they aren't. They can install 100 hood prop rods in the time it takes to install 1 of these hood lift kits.

Easy installation, watch the YouTube video, it explains everything. It looks and works fantastic. A must for any Mustang owner. I am a very happy customer. 5 stars

Quality product. Easy to install. Works great. Perfect addition for a 2015 mustang!!

Deliverd on time, good quality product, delivered as advertised happy to recommend this product to family and friend.

Very easy to install works great no more stupid Hood rod looks very clean

The product itself is great. No issues there. My issue is with the seller. The kit I received has been used and previously installed. I was expecting a new product. I haven’t installed it yet so I’m not sure if pieces are missing.