If you are referring to the rear door of a 2000 Windstar, I had a similar problem. The outer latch seemed as if it was no longer connected. By removing two screws located about 4 inches from the floor on each side of the rear inside panel, and two 3/8 inch nut driver screws at the bottom center handle, you are now able to carefully remove the inside trim panel. Be careful because it's all held in place by other plastic pieces, so go slowly. Upon inspection, I found my outer door release handle had snapped and needed a replacement. It was very tedious and difficult to remove the handle assembly from the vehicle. You may want to consider seeing a mechanic at a scrap yard who may sell and install the part for you. The good news is the part is easily found. I bought a replacement for $35.00 but I would never put it in myself again. If the problem goes deeper, and it's the latch itself, good luck! That was a $400.00 part and is only available at a dealership!
You put your fingers on the latch and pull down. the latch is stuck closed will not operate auto or manual
you just have to push up on the latch
Latch stuck in locked position? Electric "pull down" not working?
I have the same problem. I have had to take the inside off the door, and pull the metal rod back and forth quickly and hard to jerk the door open. Hope this helps
Have you tried putting a screwdriver through the latch hole and pulling down on the screw driver (Imitating the opening movement of the latch) If that doesn't work you will need to remove the latch to release it.
Jam a screwdriver in horizontally at the latch until it wont go in anymore, then lift up the screwdriver and push it down while lifting up on the armrest. These armrests are junk, and it will break of completely. My advice: empty your belongings out of it and leave the stuck latch stuck with the arm rest permanently closed.
Unscrew the latch. or put oil on the hinges for the latch to move and see if you can move it.
It sounds like a problem with the remote, if you have one, stuck in the "open" position. Otherwise use an oil penetrant and work the latch manually until it returns to its normal position. Note: it could be stuck in the closed or shut position too, but less likely. Then you would need to try and get the latch itself open, even though the trunk lid is already open.
Try using the key to open the lock mechanism while the door is unlocked.
To fix a trunk latch that is stuck open, the teeth on the lock may have to be adjusted so the trunk will close. It is also possible that the cable for the trunk latch is broken. To fix the gas cap door latch may require a little bending and adjusting with a pair of pliers.
spray WD40 in the door latch mechanism, it will sometimes get stuck and the lubricant will free it up to engage when the door is closed.
You can open a stuck hood by removing the hood latch. The hood latch can be access through the front grill. Remove the code latch retaining bolts. The hood should be free to open.