Ford Explorer Quiz
Doors & Locks

Autolock (if equipped)

In this manual: Doors & Locks
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Autolock locks all doors when

  • All doors are closed.
  • The ignition is on.
  • You shift into any gear to drive your vehicle.
  • Your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 20 km/h

Autolock repeats when

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

Auto-Unlock

Autounlock unlocks all doors when

  • You stop the vehicle, shift the transmission into Park, and turn the ignition off or to the accessory position.
  • You open the driver's door within 10 minutes of turning the ignition off or to the accessory position.

Turning Autounlock On or Off

You can turn the autounlock feature on or off in the information display, or an authorized dealer can do this for you. See General Information.

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