I beat on ine for hours...and nothing...I broke ropes and chains and stuff...then I got ahold of a Ford mechanic. This is what he told us to do. I was putting constant pressure from a prybar (I was towards the rear of the car) then my father-in-law tapped it with a hammer...about 5 taps and it shot out. You may have to give it more than a tap. When you put pressure on it, it sets the c-clip then the hammer tapping shocks enough to get it to close. Hope that helps.
