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#2910 of 3071 2005 Ford Escape XLT auto lock feature by temahi

Dec 19, 2008 (4:42 pm)

I hope someone out there can help me! For over 3 1/2 yrs. I have had the lock feature that auto locks when I reach about 5 miles an hour. It just stopped operating, and has been to 2 dealerships, put on the diagnostic computer, and now I am being told I NEVER had these locks! The email I got from Ford claims that feature was not on vehicles between 2001-2005. How could I have had it and now do not? Ford says to refer to page 78 of owners manual which is the luggage rack page?! I followed the instructions on page 86 for reactivation of the locks but to no avail. So did 3 of the service mechanics. All the salesmen at my dealership agreed that I have this feature. It is a HUGE puzzle to all of them, as well as to me and everyone that has driven in and driven my car. I LOVE this feature and miss it...will anyone be able to help me? Please!!

#2911 of 3071 Re: 2005 Ford Escape XLT auto lock feature [temahi] by explorerx4

Dec 19, 2008 (8:38 pm)

Replying to: temahi (Dec 19, 2008 4:42 pm)
i have never heard of an escape having this feature, but maybe it does exist.
try escape.central.

#2912 of 3071 Escape auto locks by gheimur

Dec 20, 2008 (11:54 am)

our 2001 Ford Escape XLT loaded did not have this feature. Check the manual
of your 2005

#2913 of 3071 Re: Escape auto locks [gheimur] by temahi

Dec 20, 2008 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: gheimur (Dec 20, 2008 11:54 am)
Thank you for answering. I have never done this before, but I am desperate. I have checked the owner's manual and have had this feature for 3 1/2 yrs. since I bought the car.

#2914 of 3071 Re: Escape auto locks [temahi] by vg33e power

Dec 22, 2008 (8:53 am)

Replying to: temahi (Dec 20, 2008 12:58 pm)
...really??? WOW, ours is a 2004 Limited 4WD with all the bells and whistles and it has never had that feature. Maybe it's part of an aftermarket alarm system you have???
 
I know that higher end Ford vehicles have this feature, but Escapes as nice as they are, are still an entry level small SUV. Nevertheless, mine has never had it...although it would be nice if it did.
 
Let us know what you find out.

#2915 of 3071 Re: Escape auto locks [vg33e power] by temahi

Dec 23, 2008 (7:55 am)

Replying to: vg33e power (Dec 22, 2008 8:53 am)
Thanks for responding...I have never come to this site before this happened but am at my wit's end. I did not have an aftermarket alarm system put on the car. On the test drive, the doors locked and I asked what that sound was. The salesman told me it was the doors locking automatically and that it was a standard feature on the XLT. I really liked that idea and the feature has been working for over 3 1/2 yrs. until it just stopped. How could I have it and then it go away? The dealership service manager told me that when the car was built, the assembly line may have run out of "wiring harnesses" for that model and had to use a "higher end" harness. He claims that Ford always goes up for parts, not down. I feel that if this happened, maybe the computer does not recognize that my model has the upgraded "harness" and that is why it cannot diagnose the issue. I got an answer from Just answer.ford that is very technical and refers to a "smart junction box" and what to do to diagnose and replace the box. I replied to them with another question before I got back to the service department, and am waiting for an additional answer. Thanks again for caring!

#2916 of 3071 Escape door locks by zipper18

Feb 03, 2009 (8:28 pm)

Is there any way I can get control of my door locks? First of all, After about 30 seconds of running in drive, all doors lock. I do not want that as I feel it is dangerous and do not want to be in a crash, unconscious, and my rescuer cannot open the doors.
Additionally, every time I get out and then want to open a back door or rear door, I have to go back and hit the unlock button on the driver door panel. Some one told me that can be over ridden with a code entered on the radio dial.
Help!
thanks

#2917 of 3071 Re: Escape door locks [zipper18] by bdyment

Feb 04, 2009 (7:20 am)

Replying to: zipper18 (Feb 03, 2009 8:28 pm)
What year is your Escape? I was able to delete this frustrating item om my 2007 Escape and our new 2009 Escape. The procedure is in the owner's manual. Good luck.

#2918 of 3071 Re: Escape door locks [zipper18] by temahi

Feb 04, 2009 (8:50 am)

Replying to: zipper18 (Feb 03, 2009 8:28 pm)
If you have a remote key entry system, you only have to press the unlock button twice to open all doors avoiding going to the door panel to unlock back door. On page 85 or 86 of your owners manual is the way to set and unset the feature. It must be done very quickly so read it a few times to get familiar with the process. It works!

#2919 of 3071 back from a 1600 mile trip... by explorerx4

Feb 19, 2009 (5:21 pm)

in our 04 escape, now with 70k on it. 3 people and luggage over 6 days.
the good: steering tracked very well and easy to adjust in turns. back seat was no problem for me(over 6 foot in height).
drove well at 70-75, although tried to keep in under 70 most of the time.
heat worked well. radio/sound system worked well. throttle easy to modulate in stop and go traffic.
 
the bad: wind noise, road noise from the tires at some speeds. some bumps, the ride a bit harsh. also 4-3 downshift was somewhat abrupt, at times.
 
the ok: cruise had some trouble maintaining exact speed on some large hills.
could maintain 70 up the long I-81 grades, but downshifted to 3rd to do it.
handling never seemed sloppy. driver's seat is not real comfortable for me, but never got really uncomfortable. after 5 years, the leather still looks good. at one point, i drove for over 4 hours(270 miles) before stopping. cross winds didn't seem to affect us too much.
fuel mileage averaged 22.5 (epa 23 highway). per tank 21.2, 21.5, 23.2. 24.1, 22.4.
last tank was from washington dc area up through I-81 and I-84 to just about ny state border.

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