Just get a cable lock and wrap it through your hood and onto something solid in your car. leave enough slack to get the hood open a little and be able to undo the lock.
On the Ford Explorer you pull the hood release inside the vehicle which
causes the hood to pop up slightly. Then you reach in through the grill
at the front of the Explorer, near the top of the...
where is the release broken? if all else fails raise the front of the car and remove the plastic nuts that hold the bottom of the bumber to the sub frame. next reach your hand up through the space...
First, you can get one on Ebay for only $19.99! I've bought one already and have robbed over 3 banks already! I'm loaded with cash now! So go on Ebay and have some fun!