Picture this: you're cruising down the highway in your 2011-2016 Ford Super Duty, and suddenly the dashboard lights up with a hood ajar warning. Your heart skips a beat— is the hood flapping open at 70 mph? Turns out, it's just a faulty switch throwing false alarms, but ignoring it could mean real trouble if the hood actually pops during a trip.
These switches take a beating. A minor collision bends the mechanism, or years of vibration wear it out, triggering diagnostic trouble codes that disable remote start or start/stop features. On heavy-duty trucks like the F-250, F-350, F-450, or F-550 Super Duty, you can't afford downtime from unreliable parts.
This Dorman 926-523 hood ajar switch is engineered to plug right into your Ford Super Duty without modifications. Made from high-quality materials, it delivers the exact sensitivity and response of the factory original, ensuring the warning only sounds when it should. It's a straightforward replacement that tackles issues from impacts, electrical glitches, or just plain age.
Truck owners swear by this switch for getting their rigs back on the road fast. Install it yourself in under 30 minutes with basic tools—no special skills needed. Whether you're hauling loads cross-country or just commuting, it keeps you alerted to genuine hood issues, avoiding costly inspections or accidents. We've seen it fix intermittent warnings that mechanics quoted hundreds to diagnose.
Confirm fitment for your exact trim using the garage tool before buying. This isn't some generic part; it's built to handle the demands of Super Duty workhorses, giving you peace of mind mile after mile.
