System Operation: Autolock

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The autolock feature locks all of the doors when:

all the doors are closed
the ignition is in the RUN position
the vehicle is shifted into any gear putting the vehicle in motion
the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 kmh (12.4 mph)

The autolock feature repeats when:

any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the RUN position and the vehicle speed is 15 kmh (9.3 mph) or lower
the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 kmh (12.4 mph)

The autolock feature can be enabled/disabled. Refer to AUTOLOCK PROGRAMMING for programming information.