Automatic Lock Problem

[car99r]

I have a 97 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 liter. I am having a problem with the locks going nuts when I start the car with the door open or if I open the door after starting the car. I was curious if there is a way to shut off the auto lock feature when starting the car? If not does anyone know what might be happening and how to fix it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Chris

[medicTA]

I pulled this from a 99..I hope it helps.


Autolock
Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all
doors when:
* all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are
fully closed
* the ignition key is in the ON position
* you shift into or through R (Reverse)
* the brake pedal is released
The autolock feature repeats when:
* any door is opened and then closed
* the brake pedal is released
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation
procedures, make sure that 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.

Controls and features

1. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC.
2. Press the power door UNLOCK control three
times.
3. Turn the ignition key from RUN/ACC to OFF.
4. Press the power door UNLOCK control three
times.
5. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC. A
horn chirp indicates the enable/disable feature is
entered.
6. Press the power door UNLOCK control one time.
7. Press the power door LOCK control to toggle the
Autolock/Relock state. You will receive a horn chirp
followed by either a long honk, autolock/relock is
enabled, or no honk, autolock/relock is disabled.
8. Turn ignition to OFF.
If autolock/relock has been changed, the horn will
chirp to confirm procedure is complete.

[hopeless4life]

It should be in the owners manual

[car99r]

Going to try this. I am sorry I no longer have the owners manual. Thanks f or the help. I will let you know how it goes.

[car99r]

ok Medic I tried that and I could not get it to work? I am checking into buying an owners manual for it but thought I might find one online somewhere downloadable? Anyone know of any good links? Thanks for all the help

Chris

[sahib]

I've got a '99 Windstar and the manual says to see the dealer if you want to change door lock function. Also have a Haynes repair manual that gives no clue as to how to change or that it can be changed. Tried the procedure listed above by medicTA and nothing happened for me either. Made several attempts. I would think the Taurus and Windstar would use same procedure. Yes No Maybe? There are times when I like the auto-lock feature and then there are the other times. Would be nice to know just in case. Will watch for an update or correction in procedure.

[hopeless4life]

No the taurus and windstar don't have the same procedure, I would reccommend going to the dealer and seeing if they'll print the instructions off for you, we have all the info there