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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988TAURUS L4-153 2.5L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - AUTOLOCK INOPERATIVE
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC
Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSCSECTION Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative
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Article No. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - AUTOLOCK
87-16-2 FEATURE INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES
BUILT AFTER 07/12/87
FORD: 1987-88 THUNDERBIRD, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 COUGAR, SABLE, CONTINENTAL
1988 MARK VII, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
ISSUE: The autolock feature on the keyless entry option has been disconnected at the assembly plant at the driver's seat sensor switch (14A501) on vehicles built after 07/12/87. This action was taken because a large number of customers dislike the automatic door locking feature.
ACTION: If the customer would like the autolock feature to function, reconnect the driver's seat sensor switch (14A501).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871602A
TIME: 0.2 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 14A501 - Code: 88
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.