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

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to SERVICE INFORMATION , Diagnostic Methods for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

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

Condition  Possible Sources  Actions 
All door locks are inoperative Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test A. 
A single/more than one door lock is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock actuator
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test B 
The door locks operate only one way Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock control switch
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test C .
All door locks are inoperative from one switch Wiring, terminals or connectors
Door lock control switch
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
The liftgate latch release is inoperative Wiring, terminals or connectors
Liftgate release switch
Liftgate latch
LTM
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test F .
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
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test G .
The keyless entry keypad illumination is inoperative/does not operate correctly Wiring, terminals or connectors
Keyless entry keypad
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test H .
The RKE transmitter is inoperative IKT
IKT battery
IKT button pressed a substantial amount of times while outside the range of the vehicle
IKT programming
TPM module
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test I .
An individual button/feature is inoperative from the RKE transmitter Door locks
Horn system
Factory remote start system (if equipped)
Power liftgate release
Turn signal system
IKT
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test J .
The RKE transmitter has poor range performance IKT
IKT battery
Aftermarket systems
High power devices
TV/radio transmission towers
TPM module
GO to Pinpoint Test K .
The smart unlock does not operate correctly Key-in-ignition switch
Door ajar switch input
GO to Pinpoint Test L .
The autolock does not operate correctly Programming
Vehicle speed signal message
Door ajar switch input
GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The auto-unlock does not operate correctly Door ajar switch input
Vehicle speed signal message
GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The 2-step door unlocking does not operate correctly 2-step door unlocking is disabled PROGRAM the 2-step door unlocking. REFER to Stepped Unlock Programming .