Ford Explorer: Locking and Unlocking / Autolock (If Equipped

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 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 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Lighting Control

Lighting Control Selections Turn the dial to make a selection. Note: The indicator illuminates next to the active selection. Lamps off. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and rear lamps. Autolamps. Headlamps on. Note: The lighting control defaults to autolamps every time you switch your vehicle on...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door Latch

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front door window regulator and motor. Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...