96 Mustang GT

Hey Toots, didja get 'er fixed yet?

If not, there are a few things that you may have already tried, but this is what I would do. First, look to be sure that the latch isn't stuck in the closed position. meaning that the receiver part on the deck lid of the car is not closed. If it is, use your keyless remote to "open" it. If you don't have keyless, use the key (maybe do it anyway) to manually "open" the latch. If it feels "funny" chances are your latch is jambed with something. Next, if that didn't do it, get a flashlight and look at the latch carefully. It's possible that something got caught in the latch like a bit of plastic shopping bag that is causing it to stick. It would be tucked in there pretty good, and more likely than not gooed up with black grease so look closely and try to operate the latch using a screwdriver by pressing on the part that moves (still on the deck lid) right in the middle. Squirt it with some WD40.

Other than that, you'll have to post back if everything else is working ok, it may need to be aligned. Not a BIG deal, but a whole 'nuther set of destructions.

Let us know if you get'er workin!