2000 Explorer tailgate problems

The tailgate on my 2000 Explorer will not open. The window opens fine, but the tailgate itself will not. It seems to be sticking on the left side. I could pull out on it while pulling out the handle and get the right side to open. May be a problem with the linkage. Any ideas on how to fix this, maybe a linkage diagram I could use to trace the trouble or other suggestions or tips?

same on mine had to take apart after opening and adjust the linkage. it seems to slip the clips that hold the rods are plastic.

My tailgate won't open. Any idea how to get at the mechanism from inside.

i have a 94 had similar problem not exact turned out there was a recal the hydrualic lift ripped off the door making it very hard to open cause it had no assistance brought it to ford did the recall work and it opens fine see if u can find any recalls on your vehicle maybe that will help?