You will need to pull it out from behind the guard - it is a reasonably easy job.
If it is not an easy job to repair you may need one of these...
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Fal...frcectupt=true
The one on my ute decided not to work anymore. I bought the rope kit but then came across a perfectly functioning one at the wreckers for a good price.
There are plenty of youtube videos on how to fix them.