Ford Explorer: Locking and Unlocking / Autolock (If Equipped

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Doors and Locks / Locking and Unlocking / Autolock (If Equipped

Autolock locks all the doors when

All doors close.
The ignition is on.
You shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion.
Your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)

Autolock repeats when

You open then close any door while the ignition is on and your vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.
Your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when

You stop your vehicle, place the gear selector in park, and switch the ignition off or to accessory position.
You open the driver door within 10 minutes of switching the ignition off or to accessory position.

Note: The doors do not autounlock if you electronically lock your vehicle after you switch the ignition off and before you open the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autounlock feature in the information display or an authorized dealer can do it for you. See General Information.

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)

This helps to prevent you from locking your key inside the passenger compartment or rear cargo area. When you electronically lock your vehicle with any door open, the transmission in park (P) and..

Illuminated Entry & Illuminated Exit

Illuminated Entry The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote control. The lamps turn off if: The ignition is on...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Passenger Door Module (PDM)

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the diagnostic scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation...

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position. Use the control on the side of the steering column to adjust the position. To adjust: Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the control...