Can't pop hood because I can't get in door even with key (battery dead I assume)

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Can't pop hood because I can't get in door even with key (battery dead I assume).

Key barely wiggles lock, much more force would likely bend key. Can't pull hood latch because I can't get in car. 12V battery is drained to low to have FAB unlock doors. Trying to pry hood latch open manually, with no luck so far.

Other than prying drivers door open a bit for shims to push door lever. Any ideas. Please help.

2017 Ford Expedition EL XLT
 

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Time to call Jimmy da Slimmy :D

It's the tool that most tow truck drivers (and car thieves) usually have with them for when situations like this occur....

If you have AAA coverage, they should be able to help you out, or call a locksmith that deals with car lockouts....

And the prying apart thing is NOT recommended, as you could easily break the glass and/or damage other parts inside the door mechanism...

Godd luck !
 
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Yeah, hoping I could figure out how to open the hood latch as the last time it was jimmy'd I so the National Park Service ranger pry the top of the door more than I'd like to made a common occurrence. We really are only keeping this vehicle for Summer lightning chasing trips, family summer trips (maybe a trailer some day) and driver training our teen.
Thanks again
 
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