Locks and Security -> POWER DOOR LOCKS for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

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KEYS  
One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a  
spare key with you in case of an emergency.  
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key  
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied  
keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.  
Refer to SecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft System for more information.  
POWER DOOR LOCKS  
Press control to unlock all doors.  
Note: When Perimeter Alarm is  
armed, this switch is disabled.  
Press control to lock all doors.  
Power door lock/unlock inhibit  
If the interior trim switch does not  
operate, see the Perimeter alarm  
system in this section for more  
details.  
Liftgate  
An additional power door lock can be accessed by opening the liftgate.  
The button is located either on the top of the left-hand quarter trim  
panel underneath the rear window, or on the bottom of the left-hand  
quarter trim panel. Press this button to lock or unlock all the doors.  
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Childproof door locks  
When these locks are set, the  
rear doors cannot be opened from  
the inside.  
The rear doors can be opened  
from the outside when the doors  
are unlocked.  
The childproof locks are located on  
rear edge of each rear door and  
must be set separately for each  
door. Setting the lock for one door  
will not automatically set the lock for both doors.  
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock.  
Move control down to disengage childproof locks.  
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of  
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
The remote entry system allows you  
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors  
and liftgate and open the liftgate  
window without a key.  
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.  
The liftgate glass feature operates as long as the vehicle’s speed is less  
than 5 km/h (3 mph). The panic feature operates with the key in the  
OFF or ACC position.  
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