Ford Explorer: Steering Wheel / Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control

See About Cruise Control.
Other information:
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 the ignition off, the system searches for an intelligent access
key in the passenger compartment after you close the last door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the steering wheel rear cover...
Categories
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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