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Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Electrical

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to SERVICE INFORMATION for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

NOTE: The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module may also be known as the Radio Transceiver Module (RTM).

Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Electrical 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
All door locks are inoperative Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
BCM
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST A .
A single/more than one door lock is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock actuator
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST B .
The door lock switches operate only one way Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock control switch
BCM
PINPOINT TEST C .
All door locks are inoperative from one switch Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock control switch
MS-CAN
PINPOINT TEST D .
The doors unlock by swiping the keyless entry keypad 2 times Unintentional sequential codes programmed ERASE all personal codes, and program new codes. PROGRAM any unused slots with the factory code. REFER to Keyless Entry Keypad Code Programming .
The doors do not lock/unlock using the keyless entry keypad Wiring, terminals or connectors
Keyless entry keypad
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST F .
The keyless entry keypad illumination is inoperative/does not operate correctly Wiring, terminals or connectors
Keyless entry keypad
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST G .
The Intelligent Access (IA) feature is inoperative from a front door Wiring, terminals or connectors
External antenna (part of the exterior front door handle)
Lock/unlock sensors (part of the exterior front door handle)
Intelligent Access (IA) key
TPM module
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST H .
The liftgate Intelligent Access (IA) is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Intelligent Access (IA) liftgate release switch
Liftgate Intelligent Access (IA) antenna
Intelligent Access (IA) key
TPM module
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST I .
The RKE transmitter is inoperative Intelligent Access (IA) key
Intelligent Access (IA) key battery
Intelligent Access (IA) key button pressed a substantial amount of times while outside the range of the vehicle
TPM module
RFA module
PINPOINT TEST J .
An individual button/feature is inoperative from the RKE transmitter Door locks
Horn system
Factory remote start system (if equipped)
Power liftgate system
Turn signal system
Intelligent Access (IA) key
PINPOINT TEST K .
The RKE transmitter has poor range performance Intelligent Access (IA) key
Intelligent Access (IA) battery
Aftermarket systems
High power devices
TV/radio transmission towers
TPM module
PINPOINT TEST L .
The smart unlock does not operate correctly Door ajar switch input
Intelligent Access (IA) key
Passive start antennas
PINPOINT TEST M .
The autolock does not operate correctly Door ajar switch input
Vehicle speed signal
Programming
PINPOINT TEST N .
The auto-unlock does not operate correctly Door ajar switch input
Vehicle speed signal message
Programming
PINPOINT TEST O .
The memory seat does not operate correctly using the RKE transmitter The remote memory feature is not activated ACTIVATE the remote memory. REFER to Remote Memory Activation .
The 2-step door unlocking does not operate correctly 2-step door unlocking is disabled ENABLE the 2-step door unlocking. REFER to Stepped Unlock Programming .