Deactivating Autolock
Autolock is a feature that automatically locks the doors and liftgate (when equipped with power locks) when your Explorer is put in gear and begins to move. This tends to be an annoyance to many people, so below are the instructions* on how to deactivate this feature. It is a very simple procedure to do.
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the
anti-theft system
is not armed, the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors and liftgate window
are closed.
| 1. Enter the 5 digit entry code. 2. Press and release the 3/4 control while holding the 7/8 control. 3. Release the 7/8 control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. |
To reactivate autolock, repeat steps 1 through 3.
Autolock can also be activated or deactivated using the following procedure:
You must complete steps 1 through 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.
| 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition key back to ON. The doors will lock and unlock. 6. Press the power door unlock switch. The horn will chirp once upon successful toggling of the Autolock feature. 7. Turn ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp to confirm procedure is complete. |
*Instructions taken from 1998 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, pages 63, 64
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