Dangerfield Ford Transit Custom Bonnet Opening Tool
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About this Item
About this Item
Description
Description
Open a Ford Transit Custom bonnet when the normal route is blocked
When the bonnet lock key is lost or snapped, or the cab is locked out and you cannot reach the interior bonnet pull, getting under the hood turns into a long, frustrating job. This Dangerfield tool is shaped for the Ford Transit Custom so you can release the bonnet cleanly instead of prying and damaging panels.
A purpose-shaped bonnet release for one van
This is an entry tool, not a lock pick. Instead of working a cylinder pin by pin, it reaches the Ford Transit Custom bonnet mechanism and trips the release so the hood can be raised. Because it is made for this van, the bend and reach match where the catch sits, which is what lets you work it deliberately rather than forcing anything.
Two situations bring most people to it. On the earlier pre-facelift model, the bonnet has its own external lock, and a lost or snapped key leaves you stuck. On the facelift model, the bonnet is released by a pull lever inside the cab, so a deadlocked or locked-out passenger door blocks that lever and the bonnet with it.
Reach the catch, trip the release, lift the bonnet
Know your model first. Confirm whether you are working a pre-facelift bonnet lock or a facelift cab-lever van, because the access point differs. Guide the tool to the bonnet release, work it gently into position, and trip the catch so the hood lifts.
Steady hands win here. Light, controlled movements keep the tool and the panel safe, and they let you feel when the catch is engaged instead of guessing. You will need an air wedge to open the gap this tool reaches through, so have one ready before you start.
When you reach for this tool
In each case the cylinder is not the problem, access is. That is why a shaped bonnet tool beats trying to pick or pry your way in.
A dedicated tool beats improvising
Model-matched shape
Built for the Ford Transit Custom bonnet, so the reach and bend land where the release sits.
Covers both versions
Made with the pre-facelift bonnet lock and the facelift cab-lever van in mind.
Cleaner than prying
Trips the catch deliberately instead of levering panels and risking paint or trim.
One clear job
No guessing which tool to reach for on this van: this is the bonnet opener.
What to know before you buy
| Brand | Dangerfield |
| Type | Car entry, bonnet opening tool |
| Vehicle | Ford Transit Custom (pre-facelift and facelift) |
| Job | Releasing the bonnet when the key or cab access is unavailable |
| You will also need | An air wedge to open the working gap the tool reaches through |
| SKU | LA-FTCBON |
| Best for | Locksmiths, recovery, and Transit Custom owners caught out |
Round out the van entry kit
Air U Wedge
Inflate it to create controlled working space at a door or panel when you need room to reach a lever or guide a tool.
MICA Latch Shims
Flexible shims for adjacent latch and door access work that comes up alongside vehicle entry jobs.
Beginners Visual Guide
If lock and entry work is still new, this builds the fundamentals before you take on tools in the field.
Quick answers from the LockPickWorld bench
Which Ford Transit Custom does it fit?
It is shaped for the Transit Custom and works on both generations: the earlier van with its external bonnet lock, and the facelift van with the in-cab release lever. Confirm which version you are working before you start.
Is this a lock pick?
No, it is a bonnet release tool. It reaches the bonnet catch and trips it rather than picking a cylinder pin by pin, which is the right approach when the key or cab access is the problem.
Will it work if my battery is dead?
That is one of the main reasons people reach for it. A flat battery often closes the normal route to the engine bay, and this tool opens the bonnet so you can jump start. The open itself depends on the van, its condition, and your technique.
Do I need any other tools?
Yes, an air wedge. You need one to make the working gap, so add an air wedge if you do not already have one. Work slowly and let the catch tell you when it is engaged.
Get under the hood of a Transit Custom without the fight
When the key is gone or the cab is locked out, this Dangerfield tool gives the bonnet a clean way open. Confirm your model, work the catch gently, and let the tool do the reaching.
